Her skinny wrists,

Bleach blonde hair,

Tired baggy eyes,

Led me to assume

There wasn't much inside

Some of us go a little faster

On our way to die

Her eyelids sank over her

Irises one last time

She breathed in slow and deep

Through her nose

Her chest rose like the

Sun in the east.

She was adrift in slumber

Long before me. 

Walking around barefoot

And tiptoed,

Careful not to make a sound

Or step on the broken glass

Laying around.

Hands like silk

At rest in mine

Gentle like a newborns

Perfect sensations

Flowing like a brisk stream

Easing my heart and mind

Her eyes were marbles

In a silly child's game

Loose, they rolled in their sockets

Cold and hard,

Lacking purpose

Beautiful, nonetheless

But they couldn't hold me

Even for a moment

Open your eyes

Because it's no disguise

Open your mind

I promise it won't hurt

Ease your grip

And let go

Enjoy the natural flow  

This feels more like home

With each new day

A brighter tomorrow

Lighter today

Beauty spewing like lava

In little droplets

Nearly everyday

The air on the streets

Is rich and sweet

Full of happy and friendly

A place to grow

To begin to learn to know.