Energy Depletion

Energy Depletion

Vampires roam freely among us.

They are your mother, workmate, friend, neighbor,

and the lady who sits next to you at church

be especially wary of  the lady who sits next to you at church.

They are constantly on the hunt for the next unsuspecting victim

their energy reserves dangerously low.

Vampires are charming devils who dazzle you with their smile,

and sob on your shoulder

without a twinge of remorse

while lustfully feasting on your soul

your life force dripping down their chin.

The vampires float away unaware

that you are depleted, weary, and desperately  in need of a nap.

Satiated for a time

their needs are temporarily forgotten

as they prattle on

endlessly

about their ungrateful grandchildren. problematic spouses, and ailing sciatica.