Detached
Life was raging all around me
And all was surreal
I was looking at me
Madly searching for you
I knew what had happened
I felt sorry for me
I embraced
I was watching me
Sobbing… trembling
With my sore heart throbbing
I put my arms round me
And comforted
I was hearing me pleading
Begging for help
“Do not be afraid”
I whispered in my ear
And reassured
I was observing me
Staring at oblivion
Lost… lonely… petrified
I held my hand
And took me home
23-04-2006
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