Complacency

Through the drifting dust appeared an almighty presence of a large and confrontational Elephant bull. Struck with awe from his magician-like entrance, I held my head and chest up with false confidence while my legs started to quiver with fear. He was too close and I was unprepared. Behind me the Trail group glared at my dramatic pose, they had become the spectators of my spontaneous act and anxiously awaited the next scene.
