Hear the Failing Heart Stop

 

 

I awoke to find myself in a strange new world

Where, only moments before, I held you in my arms.

In a moment of clarity I discovered

That my bruised heart could indeed still feel love;

 

Though it had been closed for so long,

I watched from within as it began to heal.

The clouds shattered and sunlight fell softly,

Covering me with an unfamiliar happiness.

 

My mind, confused by this once-dead emotion,

Passed it by, digging through darkest memories,

Shielding itself from the pain by hiding in pools of sorrow,

Not noticing fear creep in to accompany us.