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Damien Page
Junior Member
since 2014-03-30
Posts 22


0 posted 2014-09-24 04:30 PM


I'm drowning in a river of fire.
My skin is melting off of my bones like dripping candle wax.
Every nerve ending, eradicated.
I'm extending my arm for you to pull me out...

And all you can do is stare.

My arm slowly lowers,
I'm fighting to stay alive.
I've been burning for so long it feels like I'm freezing to death.
I fight to get out of the river.
I succeed.

Blood paints every step I take.
I'm walking closer to you.
Step. Step. Step.
I collapse.
My knees crack against the ground.

And all you can do is stare.

I look up to you with tears swelling inside of my eyes.
I try to lift myself up but all I'm doing is leaving claw marks against the ground,
As my blood leaves my body and surrounds me.

And all you can do is stare.

I laid down on my stomach
and dragged myself towards you.
You stood there. Silently.
I grabbed onto your shirt to pull myself up.
I wrapped my arms around you
and after, I died.

And... all you did.. was stare.

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Gale
Senior Member
since 2013-06-10
Posts 578
Russia
1 posted 2014-09-24 04:38 PM


Poignant!
Either that person is so cruel, or so helpless, or he/she was shocked, or maybe already dead inside before you.

latearrival
Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499
Florida
2 posted 2014-09-24 05:11 PM


Damien Page, a great need left unseen.Sad but beautifully written. Jo Perry
OwlSA
Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa
3 posted 2014-10-05 07:03 AM


Oooh, Damien, this made my heart ache.  I hope things change for you.  Your pain and need was beautifully expressed.

Owl

s1nfully_1nn0c3nt
Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105
Watertown, NY
4 posted 2014-10-08 06:12 PM


Sometimes thats all one can do. Enjoyed.

-Trina
I'll keep these dreams hidden
inside these eyes of mine
until my tears fall
unto my tainted hear

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