Alone

Into the cavernous hole
I
descend.

Back at work
producing energy,
I’m home?

Deeper
into the earth I go.
Grim faces sweat,
strong arms work.

Another day has begun.

Suddenly from the depths,
a rumble rushes forth.
Overhead the earth
sh ke
a     s

I run
nowhere to hide!

The earth will soon
entrap
me.

Hours have past,
days maybe?
Time
a frozen entity.
As consciousness returns
Horror envelopes my mind
I’m trapped
Alone
utterly
Alone
Rock and dust
surround my body.
Fear
Engulfs my soul.

My light grows dim
my only link with sanity
fades

with a sudden rush
panic overcomes

I must escape

rocks and beams

fly over my shoulder
i hopelessly try
to see the precious
sunshine again

my breath shortens
soon i may suffocate
i must conserve
my little remaining air

i sit
i am alone
to die
alone
fills my being
with dread

I bring my life mask to my face,
calming my rushing heart.
Slowly, I relax,
and a fearful sleep
overcomes my aching bones.

i awake gasping for air.
the utter dark brings home my
terrifying reality

my light
long dead
my oxygen
recently gone

in front of me i see
an ocean
strange creatures emerge
coming to take me

No!

i’m in the mine again
everything’s fine
my friend comes toward me
he’s dead
he’ gone?

i see what killed him
a strange creature
one eye on his chest
the eye
draws
me
inside
i scream

and
return
to my futile reality

sounds above
it must be the creature
my mind
tired
beaten
lost
retreats
away in fear
travelling
beyond
time
space
toward a comforting glow

voices call after me
they can’t get me

they won’t get me…