Last Gasp

When battling
time
the moment
retreats

Oxygen
fades
with light
dimming fast

Wishes
vacant
breath
dark and shallow

Words
 once
treasured
 — adrift and begone

(Dreamsleep: June, 2024)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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