Pained breath

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I can't breathe anymore. The thought of you chokes me to no return.

I didn't understand what pain was until those few words were uttered. Please stop doing this to me. I'm afraid. I can't breathe.

Holding my chest I start to panic. This can't be happening again. Run. Run to the bridge where no one can harm me ever again. Stop. Stare out into the night sky.

You'll never hurt me again. No one will. I will finally be free of the pain you cause me.

Out of breath, trying to think rationally. Sitting on the ledge. Holding my breath. One. Two. Three.

Exhale. The freedom of that breath was all I needed to let go. Let go of the railing that's keeping bound to this hell. Falling in slow motion, watching everything go by. But my life does not flash before my eyes, because I see you.

Your standing behind the railing, eyes wide and jaw dropped. What have I done.

Taking in one last pained breath I say good bye as my body hits the rocks.

Never again will I be hurt for my soul is free of this world and free from your hate. But I guess you never hated me cause you followed but didn't stop the jump.

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