Cushioned against the river bank
Mud caking my bruised face
Try to push myself up on my knees
My arms buckle under the weight
And I let out a pained whimper

Checked my arms and legs for cracks
No pieces missing, just bleeding scabs
Tried to find my fractured friends
Instead found lily pads floating
And bubbles popping in the river

A figure breaks through the water
Her hair flowing around her
On hands and knees, I crawled away
Her fingers outstretched to reach
Brushing locks from my eyes

Mystified I made my way to her
A smile blossomed from her cheeks
A voice with mystified powers
Lulled me to a sense of security
Broken when she drowned me



© Sofia Villagrana 2018