![]() AwakeA Poem by Cassi M.![]() Inspired by the song First Breath After Coma by Explosions in the Sky.![]() Darkness All around me, It is peaceful. It is quiet. It has been this way for A long time. I haven't kept track of the days, The months, Or the years. All this time I've heard voices, People talking about How I'm dying, About how I've been asleep For a long time. I don't remember my name, I don't remember how old I am, Or even my sex. All I remember is this beautiful darkness.
Suddenly, A light breaks the darkness, It quietly penetrates my peace. This light slowly spreads, And eventually I can make out shapes. Figures That stand around me, They're just blurry silhouettes to me. Details gradually come into view. I start to see faces; They are familiar, But I can't remember who they are.
My eyes wander down, I am lying in a bed, But what astonishes me Are my arms, My hands. The limbs I have not seen in Countless days. What if I can't remember how to use them?
For the first time Since the darkness engulfed me, I breathe I inhale all of the emotions That the darkness swallowed. I am alive, And once this breath escapes me A tear stains my cheek. I am alive. © 2010 Cassi M.Reviews
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6 Reviews Added on July 12, 2010 Last Updated on July 12, 2010 AuthorCassi M.NMAboutI am new to publishing writings online and writing in general. Please share your criticism with me. more..Writing
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