Fourteen
People are walking,
Going somewhereFree of me
Free and full of lifeThey are fragile butterflies,
but the ones who were lucky enough to fly outthe window
UNharmedAnd unscathed
They walk out those loomingGlass doors
To a heaven of fresh airAnd warm hugs.
To familiesAnd friends who care
Who are leading separate lives,Yet are connected.
I am connectedBut I feel as is my connection
Has been severed,And then taped back together by clumsy hands
And so I will wait for it to recreate itselfWith time.
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