Deliverance

A stranger

Looks back at her

thin and wasted

dark circles, sunken cheeks

tear tracks glistening, chest heaving

trying hard to hold everything in.

Strange,

She can clearly remember

her smile, laughter

cheerful eyes, pretty face.

Remarkable,

how despicable time is.

The contrast 

so stark

the stranger breaks down

couldn't hold it back anymore

A crash, a clang

a moment's hesitation

a deep cut

a bloodied wrist

a momentary peace, release.

The cruel shards

silently watched and reflected

her life slowly ebbing away.