Distraction

Driven by adrenaline
I have avoided this
realization
the sun coming in
through the slats
in the window
the cats on the couch
curled up in the
warmth
standing in this tomb
understanding comes
like a punch in the stomach
knocking the wind from me
I cry out
but no one can hear me
the helplessness grows
and then
I am numb
the time has flown
running from this truth
I have escaped the knot
now I am tied.

AL 9/29/2011