Still Life

Light.

A hand. A pink blanket. blackness. A smile. Family photo. Christmas tree. Backyard swing-set. blackness. Puppy kiss. Best friend necklace. Tree-house. blackness. Riverbank. Sun. Flowers. blackness. Ocean waves. Mountain mist. blackness. Banana splits. Picnic table. Fireworks. blackness. Lollipops. A bridge. Orange, yellow, and red leaves. Tear-stained reflection. blackness. Prom dress. Cap and gown. blackness. Skyscrapers. blackness. Two hands as one. blackness. A ring. blackness. Wedding photo. blackness. Car keys. blackness. blackness. Phone. blackness. blackness. Shattered glass. blackness. blackness. blackness. Flashing light. blackness.

Eyes blinking. blackness. Each time a new scene. Then blackness. Pieces of life…slipping away. blackness. Throbbing pain as blackness overtakes the still frames. All is blackness. 

Until there is light.