bonk

Today, I walked outside.

A bug almost flew in my face.

I saw the feathers of a bird

no more,

sprawled across the grass by a tree. 

I saw plastic bags and newspapers 

scattered across someone's front lawn, 

stolen by the wind from a recycling bin, 

meticulously placed at the end 

of a driveway 

without any lid. 

I saw people walking on the pavement 

where there once was grass. 

I saw a tunnel which echoed. 

I wanted to bring her here 

so she could stay here 

forever with me. 

Alone in our tunnel, 

so we wouldn't have to care 

about anyone else or anything else. 

I wanted to scream so loud 

so the whole world could hear me. 

I wanted to bring myself there 

so I could stay there 

forever with me. 

Alone in my tunnel, 

so I won't have to care 

about anyone else or anything else. 

I wanted to scream so loud 

so no one could hear me. 

I thought about it. 

Maybe if I died, 

it wouldn't be too horrible. 

Maybe it's something to look forward to. 

I'll let it happen

when it comes.

Today, I walked outside.

stay good.