"Falling Wide Awake"

Oct 17, 2009 20:36

Falling Wide Awake.

A grey sky crackles with autumn, the sting of cold burrowing into my chest.
Scattershot leaves are surrounding my feet, as if holding them hostage from moving forward.
I hug an orange bag tightly to my front.
Clutching at the sleeves of wool sweater over small hands; I give the moment pause.
Trapped in the ripple-effect of all that I ( Read more... )

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karnerblue October 18 2009, 01:26:43 UTC
As a piece of writing, I really like this.

As an actual expression of sentiment, it makes me sorta sad. But y'know, eventually, "have to keep going" will become mindless motion, and then purposeful motion, eager steps forward. *hugs*

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