Extinguish

My dreams haunt me,

but I guess that's why they're called nightmares.

I tried to escape you.

I thought if I ran away and joined the Army then they would

send me as far away from you as possible.

That was the plan.

But you were everywhere,

still.

Your image flooded my mind.

Flashes of your sweaty face dripping over mine;

your hot breath against my neck.

I cry out to my lifeless body,

pleading for any more fight left in me.

But I am dead.

Then, a flicker of light appears,

I must feed it.

I take the time to nourish my light,

to keep it safe and cared for,

so that when the time finally comes,

I can extinguish yours.