in; one two three
out; one two
in; one two three
out; one two.
i counted my breaths to distract myself from the burning sensation growing inside my chest.
just around that corner, then the park and home again.
i pushed on, forcing my legs to move faster, further
i felt the energy surging out of me with every step
taking with it my
anger
pain
guilt.
in; one two three
out; one two
in; one-
out; one-
in; one two three...
my calves were growing tired but i carried on
not caring that i was sweating through my shirt and my hair
dripping down my forehead
cheeks
neck.
i was too hot to care anymore.
until i ran straight into the sea itself.
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Through Viridian Seas
Short Story❝ the world has taken away who i really am. who i want to be. ❞ in which loneliness is washed away by a sea of blue-green beauty. ❄girlxgirl❄a cellphone novel❄complete❄ #152 in short story | 28/7/17 © 2017 salmonskinroll written 21/5 to 27/7/17
