Hands shaking, heart breaking,
I slide my key into the lock, opening the door.
Slowly, I walk inside,
Fighting a fear I have never known before.
Immediately, I am assaulted with a smell
Which my brain immediately knows, is death.
My heart, however, cannot accept this.
It fights for a different reason,
For this unknown scent assaulting me.
Slowly, I climb the stairs,
Calling your name.
I hesitate in front of your door;
Knowing that once I open it
My life will be changed forever.
I turn away, wanting to walk away
Not able to confront what awaits me.
Finally, I knock, and call “Baby?”
My hand reaches for the doorknob,
Time has slowed, to a point
Where I feel as if I am underwater,
Living a never-ending nightmare.
This can’t be real.
Against my will, I push the door open.
And, as I inherently knew –
Your life, and mine – is over.
Wow that pulled me right in. Incredible poem but so very sad. i’m sorry if you went through that.
thank you so much for dropping by my site.
heart wrenching, but so honest.
sad but wonderful poem