Leaving

A voice inside me told her story

A high scream pierces the air

My legs pump across the weeds

I realize the scream was mine

Tripping through the ruts

Crying uncontrolled

I hear angry yells behind me

Blood drips out of cuts

Formed as I climb over barbs

That held me for so long

A loud bang sounds

I fall to the cold ground

Crawling a crossed the dirt

I reach the tracks

The search light crosses over me

I jump up and run

Nothing to stop me

I duck into the forest

Burrowing into a bush

My heart slows near normal

Before I close my eyes

I raise my head to heaven

Praying for those I left behind

Author's Note

A prison camp escapee (Holocaust most likely)

Reviews

[Jamestown]

Powerful piece of work and sad! I couldn't imagine this horror, WOW!!!
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[singingtree]

thx for the encouragement