Tragedy

The fluorescent light appeared to me,
As if in a vision,
Engulfing the sides of the building,
While all time freezes still.

Debris erupted from the masses,
Flaming balls of ash,
As people stood and watched,
The mossy green building implodes.

It collapsed inward
And shrieks erupted
As many slowly died
Or suffered other trauma
Onlookers stood agape
When the second one flew in
A bird, a goose, a super dog
No, none of those.

The screams continue,
For what seems like hours.
Some slowly die,
Others strain to be heard.
All we do
Is stand and watch.
A tear trickles down the cheek
Of the women next to me;
Gasping for air,
Her hair’s a mess,
Clothes are wrinkled,
Chest heaving,
And eyes puffed.
More tears run as she stares,
Bringing a hand to her face
Covering her eyes from the horror
She lost someone.

Vibrant gold and crimson overpower the buildings
Burning to the ground
Sobs began to quiet.
The audience awestruck
Unbelieving this has happened
Tomorrow will bring a new day;
To fight back and start over,
As we reply
Never forget… Never Surrender.

When My Eyes Close

It's awful cold out. Today I let the cat in and I had to defrost him in the microwave.” Grandpa Lee jested trying to comfort me after knowing he had been sent to the hospital.
“Grandpa you aren't home,” I acknowledged, trying to cease my tears. “You're in the hospital.”
“I know,” he replied grasping my hand. “I was trying to cheer you up.”
Tears poured down my face as Dr. Shepherd appeared, “Are you ready for surgery, Mr. Brown?”
He brought his wrinkled hand to my face and kissed my cheek, “I love you more than anything, my squiggle-bottoms,” he muttered in my ear, indirectly avoiding the doctor's question.
“I love you, too,” the only word I could render before he let go of my hand and the doctor wheeled him away to heart surgery.
The waiting room was scarce of company; I was the only one there. I tried to keep myself occupied, not thinking of all the possibilities that could happen during surgery. My eyelids slowly drifted closed and a scene unfolded before me. I was in the operating room observing my grandfather's surgery. All of the sudden something went wrong, the blood stopped circulating and he began to flat-line.
“NOOOOOOOO!” I yelled in despair as the doctors scrambled. “You have to save him.”
The surgeons frantically used the paddles to shock his heart. His body jolted into the air, but to no avail, he was still flat-lining. They tried again, but this time I woke up.
Dr. Shepherd poised looming over me, rattling my shoulder. A solemn look crossed over his face and I knew what had happened. Tears flooded my eyes as he spoke the unwanted news.
“I'm sorry, we did all we could, but we couldn't save him.”

A captain and His Vessel

The red and white sailboat glided across the sleek black surface of the moonlit waters, making a sloshing sound as the waves lapped against the sides. The captain stood at the wheel, wind blowing through his hair on this chilly night, where the stars shone brightly.

I Am A Dolphin

I am like a dolphin, playful and free Having fun whenever I can, but working when necessary Gliding through the water in streamline Freely playing with those around me My mind filled with complex thoughts, just like theirs Intelligent and brave that’s how I am Like dolphins, tough on the outside But kind and loving deep down Graceful at times, but rather clumsy Splashing around enjoying freedom Until I get captured again Taken to a cage and held captive Not allowed to play anymore Stuck constantly working, like a caged dolphin.