A PURE HEART

iv

for the first time in years, nothing. he wakes up well rested, no nightmares have tormented him in his sleep. he feels free.

the kitten is a cat now, sitting on his chest, waiting for him to wake up. slowly, he sits up, his eyes still adjusting to the light.

he feels great as he walks out of the hut, even though his arm is missing and he doesn't quite know where he is. for the first time in many years, he remembers without torture, without pain. he hasn't had a good night's sleep in a long time.

the cat scurries behind him as he walks across the fields. he knows where he is, the memories come back to him slowly. he is safe here.