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Burried Alive

Burried Alive

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I dig from below,

the soil embedded beneath my nails

clawing, scratching...

Screams muffled by gulps of dirt

soil trapped between my lips allowing no air

my feet pushing the dirt back into the earth

shaking..twisting...

collapsing against the pushed in walls

can't see, it's dark

no way out

air supply almost used up

I see a small hole letting the night sky in

I keep digging, scratching

my nails bleed as I push the last bit of dirt out of my way

my body frail and tired

I pull myself from the earth as if to be reborn

my ribs and various body parts ache

I lay in the stillness of the night

bare against the ground so limp

closing my eyes and taking small deep breaths

my thoughts adjust to the reality

I say thank you to God above for your help

cause there is no worse feeling

than being buried alive.



8/18/14-Jessica Thompson

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Casarah Nance

Date: 8/18/2014 5:39:00 PM

Creepy! I would not want to experience that either, but you made it feel so real, well done sweetie, cringe and smile :)

Jessica Thompson
Date: 8/18/2014 6:46:00 PM

Thank you Casarah, always so kind about my work, always enjoy hearing from you my friend. This poem is a bit of a darker piece, but I am glad it conveyed the intended picture. Take care doll, Jess xoxo :)

J. R. Corbin

Date: 8/18/2014 1:08:00 PM

Boy, this is so good it made me feel squeamish. I did see a movie (Kill Bill) where Uma Thurman had to get out and I can't help but believe this is what she was thinking. Excellent! Jim

Jessica Thompson
Date: 8/18/2014 1:19:00 PM

Thank you J.R, I'm glad you liked this piece as well. I have seen that movie as well. I personally couldn't imagine being buried alive, very scary thought. Take care, Jess:)

Jan Allison

Date: 8/18/2014 12:23:00 PM

oh how deep and dark Jessica - i can think of nothing worse:-( Hugs jan xxx

Jessica Thompson
Date: 8/18/2014 1:03:00 PM

Thank you Jan for stopping by to leave a comment, nice to see you. I hope you are well. I agree, it is very dark, and I think it would be very scary to be in that position. Take care my friend, Jess :)