Sylvie Hill

Dark Alley Dream Death (Little Death pt. 2)

In Tolstoy, Anna Karenina meets Vronsky at the railway station.
Anna returns to the train station and throws herself under a train.

In Chopin, Madame Pontellier meets Alcée Arobin, he teaches her to swim.
Madame Pontellier returns to Grand Isle ocean and drowns herself.

I am by no means a tragic literary heroine but in reverse of awakened:
in slumber, I had nightmares of getting lost in the streets of London.

You are by all means an unforgettable character who told me of London streets
and rescued me in a wayward rickshaw when the Indian split with me down a dark alley.

You are therefore the answer to my dreams?
Are you not curious if you will appear when I sleep?

Did you scold the man?
Did you call my hand?

Did your heart beat worry a thousand beats deep?

I do not plan to kill myself, but my life feels over and I am lifeless.
You were a map, tour guide, and direction; I’ve since blocked all your addresses.

Little death.

© Sylvie Hill 2013