Bare

I freeze at a instant waiting for the end

Time drags by no matter the prayers I send

Tears run down my face without a fair warning

His parents in the next room faintly snoring

I cry out their attention I seek

But friend, no one saves the mild and meek

Innocence stripped down to the flesh so bare

Out cold he continues completely aware

The paralyzed body he decides to shake

My chest bursts with unknown fear now wide awake

"Don't worry," he says, "it's okay"

He smiles at me the damaged prey

Reviews

[Dreambound]

"Time drags by no matter the prayers I send"
- For only if time were always on our side, beautifully captured here in only a few words.

[Vera]

This is a very good poem. It captures perfectly feelings of helplessness and abandonment. I love your last line. Well done and keep writing! :)