Together

Together, we smiled at the sun
as it rises and falls every day.

We held hands as we lay down on the grass;

the warm summer wind calmed us.

Together, we drank the sweet peach tea,

as we sat on the ragged couch and watched TV.

The cool air of our home helps us breathe,

and drowns out the outside noise.

Together, we watched as people walked by,

as we made friends with those who tore our family.

Laughter of our neighbors brightens our day,

and helps clear up cloudy skies.

Together, we boarded up broken pieces,

as we let calm music trickle down the table.

Soft tones and voice of rhythm refreshes our ears,

and calms down after a long day.

Together, we sewed together torn skin,

as the flesh begins to squirm.

The screams of our guests being silenced,

and their pain slowly fading.

Together, we tied up the bags,

as our guests rotted away.

The laughter slowly died and silence again,

and slow creeping of serenity filled the air.

Together, we bought new items for our house,

as we fixed the frames of our children.

Ghost laughter of them running around the kitchen,

and hopping into our backyard.

Together, we sat on our new couch in silence,

as tears fell from our glassy eyes.

Sharp pain along our skin,

as the house lit up in flames.