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
