the most terrifying part of the nightmares is that they remain reality when i open my eyes...
"rather be dead"
"rather be dead..."
i had a dream my room was empty.
one second to the next, i stumble, i struggle to contain the screams.
i've been holding my breath afraid that if i exhale, a cry will make its way out instead.
grieving the loss of someone who is no longer with us v. grieving the loss of someone who is no longer with us but sees you from across the room and chooses to look the other way...
(and this time, it isn't because they didn't want you to notice that they love you.)