One in a thousand

I tell myself 

over and over again.

One chance in a thousand that 

she has to go in.

But of course, 

one chance is 

all you ever need.

"Primrose Everdeen."

Effie calls out.

I try not to scream, 

but I fail, 

and I fling myself into the

aisle yelling my head off.

Finally, 

I think if the right thing to shout.

"I volunteer as tribute!"

The entire pavilion goes silent.

My call lingers in the air, 

as if it's daring someone to oppose.

Prim is safe, 

but I know I am not.

And I will never be again.

I am Katniss Everdeen, 

Female Tribute for District Twelve.

And I volunteered as tribute.