How to Gracefully Fall II

Part II - Pain

My shield has been crushed...... perished to nothing.

I am standing there, open for all to throw stones at,

strike without care.

The thorns of the creeper rose pierce into my skin as I lean on the wall.

I take the help of the vines just to stay on my feet.

There’s blood everywhere,

yet I don’t feel pain.

I feel numb.

Maybe I’ve forgotten pain.

Pain and I used to be great friends once.

It always distracted me from the screams.

I almost feel guilty for forgetting my once dear friend.

Breathing, once an involuntary act....

has now become a chore.

I have to remind myself to breathe

every five or six seconds.