Loss

Searing pain rips through my chest, As I slip on the painted green stairs, Running from something I’m not sure Too afraid to stop, to turn my head. My heart races, my head throbbing, If I could just take a deep breath, To cleanse my soul and refresh, Where is this dark building I’m in. Lying in warmth I move my hand, Red covers me, flowing down the steps, A peaceful calm envelopes as I view My Dad with open arms waiting for me. He is standing now, out of his wheelchair, Smiling with his crooked grin so sweet, The pain ebbs and happiness grows Then I wake again to the dark emptiness. Written September 23, 2012 For Francine Robert’s contest “In Dreams”