Ink

dark pools amongst the leaves
ink moves
breathe held
gate paused
....shifting....hidden
spell perceived as eyes glance
....cunning phantom....vapor
angles that aren't in sync
....running
leaves weaving
....whispers?....laughter?
trunks that flex
....rumbles....flashes....ether
the ground heaves in small eddies
....ancient....primal
icy chills threaten guards
....shimmers
is it there or here....where?
....footfalls....shadows
close to me or afar?
waiting....substance
glide, lurch, crunch....gasp!