As I am here petrified

All but terrified

Unable to see the threat

but knowing it is there

As I am here blinded

All but knowing my fate has been decided

Unable to see the threat

but knowing it is closer

As I am here paralyzed

All but horrified

Unable to see the threat

but knowing it is in front of me

As I am here feeling it's breath

All but without acquiesce

Unable to see the threat

but knowing it is on me

As I am here supplying

All but helplessly drying

Unable to see my blood pouring out onto the floor

but knowing it is pooling next to me

As I am here bloodless

All but left deathless

Unable to see the light

but knowing it is because it is not there