I Stand Still
By: Angie Sarich
Sounds of rumbling
Echo from around me.
Shouts of anger, and terror..
Fire ignites like lightning..
I STAND STILL.
Water flows over my feet,
From a broken water mane.
Cats screech from an alley..
Cries of babies come
From inside an apartment window..
I STAND STILL.
The traffic on the street
Roar from the side of me..
I hear glass break from inside a nearby bar..
An emergency vehincle flies past…
I STAND STILL.
Raising my chin
Toward the star-frosted sky,
I imagine peace…
I imagine suffering to become
a slight memory..
I watch as a star falls gracefully
as if it just wants a chance
to connect with my world..
And I hold my hand up
and pretend I’ve made it aquaintence..
I’ve stood still
A long time…
Maybe someday…
Someone might
get the
message…
i love this..i can feel your heart in this, and i know i have thought these things before..wondering why don’t everyone just get it..then thinking why don’t i get it..
this is well written and very thought provoking..i love it!!