Mad dogs and englishmen.

Heart thumping terror rising focussed clarity

there is no doubt or time to ponder

only action lies ahead.

A breath to steady trembling weakness

a microsecond to plan not hesitate

this must work and instinct knows

the rightness of the next intent.

But as you face the enemy

a mad dog leaps and bares its teeth

panic is its only thought

even you who sought to help

must fight not only foe but friend.

Standing alone as always at the end.