I was laying down in the evening for some time. Dreaming about the night and watching myself fall asleep. The room was lit from the string of nearby lights. I heard her voice mumbling through the hall outside the room. The door was open and I felt her presence in the doorway watching me sleep. She shut the door as quietly as she could and allowed me to rest. I felt her go to the other room and was not sure what she was going to do. I watched myself get up and get dressed and opened the door just to talk to you. I yelled out and asked how she was, she told me about her day and I listened while laying on my bed. In my head, I saw both images of us laying down in separate bedrooms. I felt us becoming older and the emotions inside began to swell. I stepped out of the bedroom and so did she. I came to embrace and we almost fell. We laughed as we tripped among our feet. “I’ll miss you and I won’t be too far” I said with glee. All I could see was her smile and the forgotten memories. It didn’t make much sense when I opened my eyes and saw the white ceiling of what I recognized. Back on earth with all the love that was meant for my investor. Here I am, unknown to whom to share. Here I am, with a dream of mine dancing with my mother to a song of laughter.
Here am I, knowing that this would be. For the last five years of me. I didn’t even ask if you wanted more time with me; before I raised my hand for the Marine Corps to take six of me.
I look out in front of me and realize what I sacrificed to be with them. I have this eternal love and this is your gift to me. So before I die let this gift be given to them.
Inspired Knight 