Code Blue

Abrupt outbreak while sleeping. Awaken slowly, refusing to believe. Move to the chair, trepidation with each step. An effervescent twinge? A dull ache deep in my chest, snaking down my arm, creeping up my neck, unspeakably hot, nausea ensues. Heavy atmosphere, slow suffocation, unable to draw breath against the pain. A perching pachyderm slowly crushes the ray of life, one ion at a time. Calling for help, 911. At my door, they are a blur, Moving here and there, doing this and that. Trying to calm the fear permeating my core. Onto the cart 1, 2, 3, lift,, they slide me deep into the truck. A rapid and rough ride. Arrive at the hospital, flurry of people, all with a task. Tunnel vision begins, closing steadily. The fading light, stealing my soul. The last words I hear... CODE BLUE!