Shot

 

Indestructable, indomitable, a zealous might propelled by self power,

a vigour infinite

Charging forward, nothing stood in my way

A beating heart, pulsating in splendour

Lungs bellowing air, snorting and gaspiing for even more air

Hurtling forward, an express, a velocity unparalleled

Then a piercing strike

a jolt of searing pain, slammed into my back

and blew out my guts and innards

I was hit, caught it, bought it

No not me

No I yelled, tumbled forward into hardened dust

spewing blood

My eyes welled out not with sweet tears but blinding blood

My head reeled, spinning out of control

then a blinding darkness, a chorus of shouts

A distant explosion renewed some sense of awareness

as I lay face down

doomed

stricken and out

Then voices arrived with urgent pleas; came closer to me

A hand caressed my forehead as I was turned toward the blistering sun

An injection passed unnoticed

I was being wrapped, round and round

I rattled and choked, unable to speak

I was not alone

I felt a warmth, a concern, a love even.

A voice whispered in my ear.

An inner peace enveloped my being, overcoming fear

blotting out noise, anesthetising pain.

A field, radiant and drenched in sunlight,

full of flowers was laid out before me

I felt a rising above all else

A new dawn emerged, ephemeral sounds brought serene tranquility

then peace; no more, only peace........