‘Final Thoughts’

Damn it.

Damn it, damn it.

Don't stop. Listen for it. Listen for the sound.

Not now. You can't right now. Not your time. Not your place.

Listen for it. The sound. The soft pulse. Feel the sweat roll down your brow.

Touch the cold ground. Smell the air.

Smells like death.

No.

No, it's not. Don't let it draw you. Ignore the smell.

Feel the pavement. Spread your hands. Ground is wet.

Hear the sounds. Hear your ears ringing. Your heart pounding.

Soft, erratic.

The pain.

Feel the pain. It doesn't hurt. Not enough. Not now. Your lungs are fine.

They’re weak.

They’re fine. Don't let it stop you.

I'm tired.

Stay awake. Open your eyes.

I can't.

You can.

Too hard.

Keep trying. See everything around you. See it. Open your eyes.

See, damn it. Hear. Touch. Fight.

Live.