Ashes fell from above.
I blinked once - slowly.
Heavy smoke hampered my vision - making my eyes water.
I felt restrained - my breath caught in my chest.
I reeled over and coughed violently - sucking the thick coat of fumes back into my lungs.
The dry heat was suffocating.
I feebly attempted to wave the smoke away.
Amidst the blur - I saw her tiny silhouette, asleep.
I walked towards her despite my aching limbs.
She seemed so peaceful in her slumber.
I reached for her - removing the soot blankets and grabbed her hand to wake her.
I stumbled back - liftng my palms.
Tempered flesh glued to my bare hands.
My eyes flickered to her body.
Pale reddened skin glistening sickly as the fresh wound steamed from the fire.
Suddenly - a large gloved hand came into view and pulled me back -
covering my face with a mask -
before my legs collapsed beneath me.
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Haggar Ben
I love to dream and let my mind drift off into new worlds and characters.
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Comments (4)
Marvelous work! Keep it going
Felt the heat
Well written. Loved your poem!
Oof, this was so intense! Loved your poem!