Broken Mind

clenching so tight her hands hurt

every muscle tense as perspiration bubbled on her soft pale skin

she gasped, as she realized the battle was done 

The long hard struggle was no more..

Breathing in deeply, she fell to her knees collapsing in tears..

Her tired mind no longer racing, the turmoil silenced..

She tried putting thoughts together; 

wondering how she'd ever breathe again..

She wanted to

She wanted to try but all she could do was cry

She told herself to move, to leave it all behind

But without him, there was no place to go..

She couldn't fathom the unthinkable 

The dark night beckoned her with promises untold

Closing her eyes, her hands fell open as her face softened..

Her soul gave way to the dark night 

What had begun was done..