Life's Forgiveness

A Story by Linda

Thud Thud Thud... Is all I'm hearing as the heels and toes of my feet hit the ground. With every accelerated step I take as I run, comes hot oxygen that enters my flaring nostrils and entering my mouth, drying up my throat. My ears ring from the rapid beating of my heart that is so strong, it vibrates my whole body. My arms move at the same direction and speed of my legs, never out of unison. I feel my lungs expand...no...Swelling and deflating each second, with every sharp, fast breath I take. Then, expanding my ribs and coming back to normal each time. I keep my eyes focused deeply on the path before me. My eyes flaring with excitement, carelessness, and curiosity. A dark grin spreads across my face as I run. Knowing that the feeling I am getting should pain me or frighten me. It doesn't, it gives me pleasure. Though, none of the feelings give me as much pleasure as the adrenaline.

Ah, yes. The adrenaline, the hot, boiling blood that is running through my body oh so slowly. That brings chills down my spine. The electric current that runs through my veins like thousands of eels shocking per second. The current so powerful, so strong you get stuck in within just one mindless trip. With not a slight bit of hope of ever in your life coming back.

Last but not least, the pulse. The pounding of my pulse that hits against my wrist and neck sound and feels so strong. As if the sound of thunder and the power of lightening hitting my wrist and neck with every pulse. The adrenaline, impossible to be able to handle it if you are not strong enough.

Each feeling, each sound, is what pushes me to go faster. The moonlight shines brightly ahead, keeping me on my tracks. Owls hoot and fireflies flash, guiding my way. It feels almost as if the trees that block the entrance to the dark are alive. The exquisite, menacing woods. The whooshing of their branches welcoming me. Yearning for me to enter. To get lost in the darkness. But, I couldn't, I have to keep going. Not tonight, my body wouldn't let me stop.

I have to get rid of everything inside of me. All my mistakes, fears, lies, regrets... Have to escape me. Thinking of it make my eyes water. I growl as I furiously lunge forward going faster never stopping. I feel the eyes of the moon staring at me. Saying its goodbye for before the dark clouds step in and consume my surroundings with pure blackness.

I take a quick breath. Giving the moon one last look before I take off into the darkness. Running away from all of my sins. Accepting and embracing my surroundings. Embracing...

Life's Forgiveness...