Hypoxic

You said stay,

And I did,

Ever the obedient

soldier I bleed.

I waited for you to return,

Foolish and naive, when will I ever learn.

A rush of blood,

my thoughts a flood,

I’m seeing you

but I know it’s not true.

Confused and Alone

are feelings anew.

With each rapid breath

I scream for you.

Still dark and quiet,

I’m suddenly alone with just whispers of you.

The air is less as I struggle to believe it.

I trusted you.

My heart beats loudest

As I relinquish my rights to protest.

My limbs give out

as I silently shout.

No.

Air.

Left.