Heat shimmered at the treeline Like a veil of magic light Crickets chirped throughout the field As day faded into night The fireflies came out to play As stars scattered ‘cross the sky I sat down with my memories And looked up with a sigh…

Her blood drenched the walls As her screams filled the air His hands ’round her throat She should’ve died, there *Beeeeep…* Her mother stood there sobbing Doctors rushing to and fro Machines were loudly chiming When her angels said, “let’s go” *Beeeeeeeeeeep…* She firmly told…

The warmth of the sun Behind rainbow shades A gentle breeze blowing My hair in my face The scent of the water Pure home on the air Why, if I just close my eyes, I’d be right there In a chair on the beach Soft…