Thursday, August 23rd

I was walking to campus before you disrupted my peace.

Drowning in my own thoughts, thinking about how today was a beautiful morning. 

A beautiful morning that almost ended in mawning.

You brought my feet to a stand still and shoved me with your chest.

I can still smell your armpits breathe.

I can still see the pain in your brown eyes. 

And the hunger slipping through the cracks of your lips.

Maybe you were waiting for a reaction,

But you soon realized i had none to give. 

If it wasnt for the earphones i had on, I probably would've heard what you were saying.

And if i did, i probably would've responded.

After responding, we probably would've traded punches,

Enough to land one of us in crutches.

But i forgive you because my soul holds mo grudges.

You looked at me with eyes that widend with intent.

At that moment,

I could feel my heart move up to my vocal chords.

Each beat being a thought,

A thought of whether I should take flight or fight.

The kind of conflicting thoughts that leave most of us air tight. 

Gasping for air like a kid with asthma. 

I had to take flight. 

I had to.

Walk away and live in the light,

Because ive seen too many people consumed by darkness.

I hope you find healing one day. 

I hope you find a place warm enough to welcome you in.

A heart big enough to love you back.

By: |Nceba Thabethe|