Screaming in silence

I took a breath and waited. Not a single sound. 

I took a breath and waited. Not a single picture.

I took a breath and waited. Time bled slowly by.

I took a breath and waited. Vision blurred by illusion

I took a breath and waited. What would become of the treasures I gave

I took a breath. The word came. Fool

I took a breath. The picture presented. Adrift

I took a breath. Time ended.

I took a breath. Vision cleared by harsh light

I took a breath. One soul’s treasure is another’s throw away

You took my breath. There is no more waiting