Lying in bed thinking about those who jumped. This came to
me this morning, I'd be grateful for constructive criticism.
(The biography project has been all too much for me.) The
quote was italicised.
josie
weight
below, the building burns
heat sears through steel girders
like the pain melting her bones
caged in glass above the city
what choice?
below, the sounds and smells of death
the building's screams drown
the end of flesh and blood
the path of good intentions paved with hell
today is a good day to die
she climbs, the air drawing her upward
breaks free into light and clarity
(she always wanted to fly)
her outstretched arms embrace
a single step
weight 1 n tendency of bodies to fall to earth
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