I Dreamed...

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of flashing lights and a sudden squeal.

of my brother's blood and pain swallowing me whole.

of police and yells and someone crying.

of a hospital, its smell, and the words "dead on arrival". 

of the other family and the boy my age, watching me with sorry eyes.

of "we're losing him" and "you'll be okay".

of not being okay

maybe ever

again. 

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