I heard the news, shocked.
I thought about that,
doleful.
I thought more, sorrowful.
I tapped myself, bewildered.
I sat there, blurred.
I closed my eyes, darker.
I shut myself, failing.
I repeated, lingering.
I turned, wishing.
I felt myself, sickening
I rivaled the voice, fragile.
I wanted to jump, senseless.
I tried and pushed, stuffier.
I cried a bit, excruciating.
I went on, devastated.
I paused, gallant-er.
I dried the eyes, determined.
I drained the voice, better.
I opened the eyes, lighter.
I stood up, brighter and
aliver.
I promised myself, stronger.
