Dying Sighs

She sighs,
clenches her fists,
and dies...

Again and again,
an incessant drumming 
that pounds at almost midnight

uncaring, so loud, too loud
like those awful karaoke singers
 who think they can sing,
but of course can't

small parts of her die each time
she takes the time to think

she unclenches her fists
in silence
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Mohammed Avatar
January 15, 2014 at 1:30 AM
Wonderfully conceived. Loved the thought pattern here.
Bennett Avatar
January 14, 2014 at 1:13 PM
Wow. Truly gripping.
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