Snap Shot: In This Room

I Open my eyes. Feel the sweat with my hand.

I look around, its dark, I'd forgotten where I am.

I get up, try to move around a bit,

hands up in front of me to block things I'd might hit.

I say "Hello", "is anybody there?"

Not a sound, grumble, or hint of an other's presence in here.

I am Alone.

I try to scream, it hurts, nothing comes out.

I shiver as the thick layer of fear lurks about.

I panic! I run! Hit the wall. Its soft,

with a thick layer of cushion and cloth.

I am Alone.

I live it, BREATHE it. I calm myself down as I curl up in a ball.

I take a deep breath and realize the smell, its musty and damp, with the scent of

One person, and one only, ME.

I am ALONE.

By myself, all alone. In This Room.