ANOTHER CHANCE

Another chance

I woke up today, I think I did

A faint beep beep in my ear

Silent rustling of clothes

Dust sparks in sun beams

Blinding my eyes

I think I am awake, today

There is a vague memory

of hands taking me down

of performing first aid

of voices, soft and soothing

I am awake, I am, today

I didn't think I'd ever

I surrendered, gave up

I get another chance

But do I want it?

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- Darren White
Third prize in: A second chance Poetry Contest

Monday September 5, 2016