WOKE UP TO A NIGHTMARE

Monday, September 12, 2022 at 6:29 AM

Woke Up to a Nightmare

I was in a horrible gun fight
Bullets flying around
One hit me in the chest
Crimson blood splashed
I fell onto the concrete floor
Crying in pain and agony
Flashing images of my sons
They smiled yet they cried
As they, whoever they are, 
.... rushed me to the hospital
I grasped tightly a key in my hand
That shall unlock my apartment door
Giving way to my assets
To be divided among the family
A few guitars and art pieces
Half dozen pairs of Converse
A stack of unread books 
And a Rolex from my father 
I closed my eyes wide shut 
In the darkness I saw light 
Calling me to cross over 
And when I did, 
I immediately woke up 
Gasping the thin air violently 
With dripping sweat, 
.... and the heart pounding 
I looked at the watch by my bed side 
It says 6:00 a.m. 
Much to my relief 
The Azan filled the air 
Calling for prayers 
From a nearby mosque 


By Jo Haq
12 September 2022 
6:16 am 
Bukit Jelutong





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