Flinch

FLINCH

-verb

1. to draw back suddenly, as from pain, shock, etc.; wince

2. often followed by “from” . to avoid contact (with); shy away

-noun

3. the act or an instance of drawing back

4. a card game in which players build sequences

I did not mean to flinch

But he came at me with a sickle

Trying to cut my wings

And I let go of the hammer

Instead of aiming for his claws