Fade Out

she was weeping 
I was sleeping
but awoke
while lying 
there bleeding 

she startled
and screamed
not expecting 
to see me
breathing

I assured her
I was fine
but I lied

bullets... >>>>
            grazed my shoulder
                ... pierced my gut,
                       and nicked my spine
                   
                     
                                        [[[[[ freezing ]]]]]


I told her to run
no need, twice
she was wealthy
this whole mess 
unhealthy
the only thing 
lingering
was her 
smell

 A nice earthy touch 
for the finale's final fade-out.

  

V