»
Archives
»
Open Poetry #49
»
All You Could Do Was Stare.
| Open Poetry #49 |
|
All You Could Do Was Stare. |
|
|
Damien Page Junior Member
since 2014-03-30
Posts 22 |
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. |
||
| © Copyright 2014 Damien Page - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
Gale Senior Member
since 2013-06-10
Posts 578Russia |
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 5499Florida |
Damien Page, a great need left unseen.Sad but beautifully written. Jo Perry |
||
|
OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
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 1105Watertown, NY |
Sometimes thats all one can do. Enjoyed. -Trina |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
