a high pitched shriek pulls me from the depths of my dreams
my eyes barely focus as a dark shadow bursts into my room
a large weight thumps onto the unprotected curve of my back
sharp angles dig painfully into my sleep relaxed flesh
warm bands tighten around my neck cutting off my air
i come fully awake as i struggle to draw breath
i wish i could start every day like today

mommy, mommy, mommy, i love you, mommy

i love you, too

10/25/2006

Author's Note: for my alarm clock, Noah

Posted on 10/25/2006
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