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Saturday, May 19, 2012

Daisy In The Black Abyss (Part One)


Trapped in this dark, dank room, I try to not give up hope for my survival. The black abyss surrounding me is so thick that I can’t even see an inch away from my face. Having my eyesight impaired, the tiny buds of fear begin to bloom in my chest.
My back is pressed against a cold, hard wall that sends shivers slithering up it. Blood oozes from my bound wrists and ankles. My toes and fingers have gone numb and they feel like icicles ready to fall off my limbs.
A distant pitter-patter of rain acts as my clock to gauge the slowly passing minutes. A puddle inches its way to caress my bound feet, but it continues to grow. The newly soaked pieces of my clothes seem to freeze against me. Uncontrollable shivers take over.
Warmth suddenly slips down my cheeks and I realize my plight has reduced me to tears, which only worsens my shaking. Fear for my life now burns in my veins and I let the blessed hope dissolve into the impenetrable darkness around me.
For the first time, I remember there is no one to come and save me. I pushed them all away, told them I never wanted to see their faces again.
With my death steadily approaching, I realize just how alone and vulnerable I truly am.

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