Surrounded by streetlights
I shut my eyes
I learned to love the dark so fast
I forgot about bright skies

September air caressed my flesh
And echoes whispered by
I placed right foot in front of left
And peeked not through my eyes

I listened closely for the sound
I waited patiently
I longed to hear the screaming tires
Headed right for me

When I stumbled over the curb
I saw to my demise
I found myself across the street
Safe on the other side

When I realized what I'd done
I found a bench and cried
I didn't get what I asked for
I really wish I'd died

k.s. 

9/24/18