Thursday, April 9, 2015

Eye See You: The Last Days of Janelle pt. 10

I retreat back to my room. 
Even with the sun out, the shadows still follow me.
They seem more solid now.
Their edges aren’t blurred.
They’re more present.

I talk to one, because…

Well, because why not? 

I ask it for a name.
It just shakes its head.

I ask it how much longer I have.
It shakes its head again. 

I ask it if it is enjoying watching me suffer.

It nods.
I’m not surprised. 

My exhaustion has finally caught up to me, and I collapse onto my bed. 
Not even the fear, the anxiety, the worry, the terror can keep my eyes open. 
I drift into a sleep that I wished was dreamless. 


For once, my wish was granted.

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