i exchanged last pleasantries and bid quick fair-wells
close the door hastily
i sigh of relief escapes as the wood clicks into place
eager to finish the day.
shredding material as i clambered over
books, bags, forms, papers
earlier discarded on the carpet floor
it might swallow them one day,
i assure myself.
curtains drawn in one swift flick
hiding the light
darkness consumes me
finally, i am exposed.
sliding beneath the warmth
soft skin-to-blue contact
in seconds, i am calm
overwhelmed in tranquillity.
needing to be saved
chest, shoulders, head immersed
knees tucked into body
arms wrapped tightly
foetal; barely human
am i at an end, or
a beginning?
eventually, stillness prevails
thoughts cease, a peaceful
answer dropped like blanket
over my mind
rest has come.
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