The Cool Painted Wall

The Cool Painted Wall

Death and destruction
always present, always here.
young...Old
no one 
NO,
No one can escape the reapers sickle.
The blood and the bruises
of stabbings and shootings.
No answers, no cures
for the home front combat.
They'll claim your life tonight
in dreams being chased lost and alone.
Wake in sweat.
Collapse against the cool painted wall.
It felt so real...
Fan blades cut the air
creating a cool breeze.
It makes you shiver
calm down,
catch your breath.
Stare at the ceiling.
Circling shadows will keep you company
while you fall asleep in the dark.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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September 13, 2016 at 6:00 PM
Many of my nights are like this poem. Well done
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