Flying…
A common fear.
But is it really flight
That frightens us,
Or are we afraid
Of falling?
//
Crashing…
A rare occurrence
For airplanes.
An event that sparks
Headlines and
Vicarious horror.
//
Ringing…
A phone call
From our mother.
She is screaming,
Saying through sobs,
“It’s on the news.”
//
Typing…
A web search
Confirms the truth.
You always wanted
To be famous…
But not like this.
//
Dying…
A fate that
Awaits us all.
But I never would
Have guessed this
Is how you’d leave me.
//
Grieving…
A process
They promise will
Get better with time…
But I am running
Out of patience.
//
Trying…
I am doing it
Everyday.
But I can barely
Even look up
At the sky anymore.
//
Dreaming…
The only way
I see you now.
Here, we are safe,
Because here,
We have our own wings.
About the Creator
Rayn B
I have been writing poetry and lyrics since I was a child. I have recently started writing short scripts for “found footage” horror TikToks. I dream of writing books and full length screenplays. Thanks for being in this community with me!
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Final Call
She flings her arms around my neck and squeezes me like she’s never going to let me go. My head spins as her lips brush against my cheek. She must be able to feel my heart thumping in my chest. I shuffle backwards and ram my hands into my coat pockets, watching her reach down and heave the rucksack across her shoulders.
By Caroline Craven2 days ago in Fiction
Comments (2)
Sending you lots of love. 💓 💘💓
Heartbreaking and gorgeously worded. <3