If only...

by Mr Rhee   Dec 30, 2009


The sweat of my hands is cold.
My eyes are dry, and hurt.

If only I could have run away,
so that I didn't have to see it.

The skin of my feet is cracked.
My body aches all over.

If only I could have shut out the sounds,
so the screams wouldn't fill my head.

The muscles in my back have spasmed.
My teeth are loose and bleeding.

If only I could have called somebody,
so I wouldn't be alone in all this.

The old scars are bleeding again.
My face is beginning to pale.

If only I had died in my sleep,
so I could get past this suffering.

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  • 14 years ago

    by Fran

    This is very dark and intense. The fact that details of the incident aren't revealed give it an added element of mystery, well written.

  • 14 years ago

    by ilikepurple222

    I liked reading this. it's very sad and painful but beautiful at the same time. "If only I had died in my sleep, so I could get past this suffering." i liked that part the best. it would seem so much easier to die in your sleep than have to suffer through the pain. great job! :) please read my latest on "change"?

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