Winking Sweat

As I walk
Through the jungle,
Scared, and yet,
Awestruck,
The eyes
Stay glued
To the
uneven road ahead.

I find solace
In the bird song,
Cautious of
The rustling leaves,
Anticipating eeriness.

There's dust on the leaves
Or is it a disease;
Thirsty faces
Pledging honesty;
Sweat, winks coquetishly,
Unseen blood, flows...