sacrifice

a different perspective on sacrifice, inspired by a favorite fictional character of mine.

Chest tightening under the weight of the truth

Breaths coming shallowly as my mind races

Can’t seem to shake this

I don’t know how to change this

 

The sun’s too bright for me today

But there is no time for me to hide away

I’ve felt cold for so long

It’s time to wake up and be warm

 

It hurt at first but then I went numb

First on my left, then on my right

My head lolled back to face the sky

And the punch to my chest finished it all

 

There were yells and screams and crying

And I knew I lay there dying

But home was close in my sights

I couldn’t speak or say goodbye

 

In those last few moments

I didn’t dream of what life could have been

I didn’t remember the way I was

And everything felt good again

 

It’s over, it’s done, the war has been won

It took my life, my passion

and whatever happiness was left

But I’d do it again if it meant I’d save you

 

So, don’t mourn for me

Don’t call me a hero

Life just happened to me

More than some others

 

I think it’s what I needed

To forgive myself and truly live

Maybe you’ll forgive me too

And love me now that I am dead.

Author's Note

I write poetry for fun, so I don't expect anyone to be blown away by the quality of my poetry; I personally don't think it's very good. I always write whenever I'm inspired by something, though, and since I've been writing a lot lately, I figured I'd share it anyway, good or bad. Thanks for reading.

Reviews

[Tinabells]

You have potential in writing poems. I enjoyed this btw :)