by jdweng

The biting switchblade slips itself in between my ribs
Not tearing into my flesh like a wild animal
but a slow, methodical piercing of my outer casing
Boiling blood drips onto the cool, dark tile
gathering in the uneven dips of the warehouse floor
My consciousness slowly evaporates like steam coiling from a toasty mug of bitter, black coffee
Where does this part of me go?

Heaven

A sunrise you gaze upon and admire as much as you desire without going blind

The tender touch of a child’s supple hand on your forearm as they beg for your attention

The soft tickle of a loved one’s warm breath on your neck

The sweet, creamy experience of cookie dough ice cream as soon as it makes contact with your taste buds

The feeling of bliss when you see your companion’s glossy, squinted eyes and a smile that melts your soul as you surprise her with sweet, toasty snickerdoodles, as warm as your feelings for her

Hell

A war with no winners

Fire shrieking, begging you to be its fuel

The look of anguish on a face as cancer gradually overtakes the body

A heart shattered into broken pieces like ice dropped onto unforgiving pavement

The real Purgatory

In between Heaven and Hell

No purpose

No drive to do what is holy

What is this purgatory?

What is between Heaven and Hell?

It’s simple

Earth

Year: 
2016
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