Boom Bang A Bang

A poem from 2016

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Come closer, come closer and listen
The pounding of missiles
I notice it most when not sleeping
Come closer and cuddle me tight
Loud in my ear
Pounding away, pounding away
 
It’s such a frightful feeling
Don’t go away
I want to live
I want to live
Close to you

Your smile is so false and forced
Grinning, bearing
Hold me, give me hope
Love me tonight
Forever
That’s right
Let’s pretend it will stop soon

It’s such a scary feeling
When I’m in your arms
Hearing their arms
I feel your heartbeat
Fast and loud

In your arms
I hear your heart beat
I hear
I…