criminal

I feel myself being flanked
the rising pressure of the ranks beside
the timing of it all is trying to break
but the feeling may never subside
I put myself into this position
the balance and counter balance of it
I am held at arms length for inspection
but the true task is just outside of my vision
I lean in close to listen
but the whispers are barely slips of hope
he slowly sips his chosen poison
and sets up for the next attack position