makes me think of going into space
knowing that there is no way I'll make it back.
In my last moments of breath,
I stare out the window as tears fill the corners of my eyes
I exhale.
The vast oceans - so blue
The sapphires I'd never touched.
The painted clouds - so white
The pearl I'd never hold.
Such were the skies when I was looking up into space as a child.
I used to think all the angels were up here
Now I know they were down there with me all along.
I feel the tightness on my lungs to pull in new air
There is none left.
No, not up here.
Its cold here but memories of earth are warming.
The damp grass,
The loving sun,
The embrace of family,
Kisses from my loves,
Laughter of my friends,
The soft fur of a golden dog as its wet noise licked my rosy cheeks
Not a moment to forget.
Not a figment of regret.
I am cold and alone up here
But as my mind begins to shut down and my heart slows
- I know I am never alone -
My eyes gently pull together,
Eyelashes locked
Tears escape into streams down my cheeks
Floating away
With a smile slightly curving my lips,
I lock onto that terrestrial blue and white marble below
As I slip out of consciousness and drift into eternal sleep.
I am not coming home.
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