Escape
In a room full of people she walks in solitude;
Her heart old and withered like a fallen leaf,
Her will completely shattered as she walks along dazed
Trying to find her way to the grave life has dug for her.
To sleep forever is her only wish for in her dreams she does not hurt,
The pain is less intense even though she knows it is just a dream.
For in her dreams she is just a girl, an innocent and worthy child.
One who can start each morning anew with a fresh day ahead of her,
And a sweet smile finding pleasure in even the littlest things.
Not waking each morning knowing she will find her bed empty once again,
Her soul only bitter remnants of the wrong choices she has made throughout her life.
As she strips away the layers of clothing laying back into her warm tub,
She closes her eyes saying one last prayer for all she will leave behind.
Grasping the blade firmly within her small fingers she begins to press into her wrist,
Feeling it glide thru the flesh easily as a small thin stream begins to flow.
Once again with the second wrist she watches as her bath water turns red,
The color of love, hearts and bitter release as she feels the pain melt away slowly.
Feeling the blackness come upon her she welcomes it with open arms,
A slight smile graces her lips as the light begins to fade from within her eyes,
She utters a few last words, "free at last......" she whispers and drifts away.....forever.
~C.K.~ 2-13-02