A Helpless Cry

 Eyes snapped open in the middle of the night,

my body tensed up and I curled my fists, tight.

My eyes started closing again and let out a soft sigh

until I heard the call of a helpless cry.

My palm made contact with the cold glass window.

The cries died down and time became slow. 

I turned away from the spot, slowly walking away.

For I did not know there were teary eyes watching me drift away.

So I woke up later again,

my eyes feeling heavy.

But, not more than than the guilt

that was driving me insane.

I rolled on the cold hard floor,

trying desperately to convince myself that it was a lie.

That I never heard the deafening call of the heartbroken helpless cry.

~ Ananya Singhal

   15|12|2020