When Nothing Makes Sense

I'm eating "Death by Chocolate" while some sappy movie is on TV and my roommate is chatting with her boyfriend.

Tapping computer keys.
Sitting near phone.
Silence.
Ache.
Loneliness.

Flickering TV screen.
Dim halo from lamp.
Music.
Words.
Tiredness.

Sipping from glass.
Spoonful of sugar.
Dreams.
Wonder.
Warmth.

Rising early.
Stumbling in dark.
Commute.
Labor.
Clock.

Whispers from friends.
Warm embraces.
Encouragement.
Strength.
Smiles.

Life vanishing as vapor.
Sinking in thought.
Legacy.
Sadness.
Tears.

Fading wallpaper.
Wilting flowers.
Gasp.
Passing.
Heaven.

Turning of page.
Dropping roses.
Memories.
Hankerchiefs.
Sunset.

-Molly H.