rushing
to the window
as
the floor
gives way
beneath you
you struggle
to peer
into
tomorrow
but
find
frosted windows
nothing
to see
but
your cold breath
dancing
in the air
and tho
you
know
you
must leave
you
shout
like a child
who’s nightlight
is out
hoping
some parent figure
will appear
and
take your hand
guiding you
through
life’s
darkened
portal
the future
when darkness surrounds
thrush hands into the abyss
grasp the hidden hope
dread has no ending
a sudden pain deep inside
that is my doing
but steam from warm blood
rising from city pavement
drunk’s halloween treat
couldn’t catch your breath
i just wanted to practice
taking your last one
as you close your eyes
that brief dizzy spell you feel
me spinning your soul
test the switch again
the light still will not come on
feel my hand on yours
so many shadows
quick stepping across your walls
places where i hide
