I finally gave in by Devon E MattysI seem to remember a certain day when I got up too early. There were whispers and I thought Chicken Little had reared his anxious little head. I thought part of campus had fallen across the road. I thought Grey was just another color with an excuse for being late to class.
This was a day when the green grass faded into mauve as children grew up and adults gave in to tears. These were the days before broken trays were seen strewn about the lawn, reminding us of happier times to come. This was a day for huddled masses, for loaned cell phones with which to call home, for screaming, The worlds on fire, didnt you know?
The world was on fire. My world was on fire that day.
This was before I knew you as I know you now. This was before the tears, before the shuttles, before a demand for escape. This was before I slept nights on your floor and woke you with a gentle touch. This was before I knew you as I know you now.
But how I wish I had known you then... Could have wrapped myself in your arms and pretended I was safe, like I told the world I was.
03/24/2002 Posted on 03/24/2002 Copyright © 2024 Devon E Mattys
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