Suburban Watcher Demon

was it something above the treeline?

behind the glare of the streetlamp?

does its watchful eye make you feel safe? you should feel safe

you ran across the road, only for its bowing head to reach you
but you were not the one its looking for

police sirens whirl on close by and you turn to see lights approaching rapidly. the moment you look back it is gone, a good idea, so you leave too

the next morning, local news frenzies over a missing officer. you tell no-one what you saw