For what is missing.

stellakarameloh (25)in #poetry • 7 years ago

Coward, you’re a coward.
(I’m afraid)
Hide.
(Isn’t that telling me to be a coward?)
You must escape.
(What from?)
Don’t you hear that scream?
(Of course I do)
You’re afraid of it.
(So much)
Don’t cry.
(I’m afraid)
You mustn’t cry.
(What else can I do?)
Run away.
(I can run away and cry)
No, you must run not to cry.
(Why?)
You need to be strong.
(Why?)
For us.
(Who?)
You.
(You said “us”)
You’re made from a lot of things.
(Like what?)
Fear. Joy. Hate. Sadness. Disappointment.
Love.
(Is there anything else?)
A lot more.
(Tell me)
Not yet. Run.
(I’m afraid)
Run.
(It’s gone)
Run.
(I want it back)
Run.
(Where is it?)
Don’t cry.
(It hurts)
Just run and hide.
(Will I find it?)
I don’t know.
(Will you help me?)
Yes.
(Will you save me?)
Never save yourself.