Where Am I?
I Question Myself, Looking Out Into The Open Field.
Watching The Grass Flow Like Ocean Waves.
The Leaves On The Tall Oaks Tremble Behind My Figure.
Why Am I Here?
The Only Answer I Receive Is The Buzzing Of A Nearby Bee.
Who Are You?
I Ask The Old, Grey Man Standing In Front Of Me, Staring Into The Sunset.
'Cain.'
Was His Simple Answer.
The Wind Flows My Hair And Simple White Dress To My Side
'The One From The Bible?'
I Ask, Tilting My Head Slightly.
He Nods Once, Turning Towards Me,
I See A Small Ghost Of A Smile Form
Before Disappearing Just As Quick.
He Runs A Hand Through His White-Tinged Hair
Sighing Loudly He Looks At Me, Then He Asks A Question Of His Own.
' Do You Know Why Are You Here, Miss?'
I Shrug, Unsure.
He Lets Out Another Long Sigh.
'Miss... This Is The Afterlife.'
His Words Shook Me.
Confused Me.
'So.. I'm Dead?'
I Frown.
He Nods Slowly.
'You Were Killed In Your Sleep, Miss... '
I Blink, Letting It All Set In.
I'm Dead.
At The Age Of 15...
I'm Dead.
I Couldn't Help But Laugh.
Not At Anything In Particular, But At Everything.
I Never Once Thought That I Would Die This Young, But Here I Am,
In The Midst Of My Laughter, I Manage One Last Question.
'What Now?'
Then, The Old Man's Smile Comes Back At Full Force.
'Heaven, Miss. Goodbye And Thank You For Your Company'
I Don't Fight It.
The Feeling Of Being Enveloped In Total Darkness
Before there Is A Brilliant Light.
'Goodbye, Cain.'
I Whisper Into The Void Of Brightness.
Written By Makaila B.
11/8/15
