Seconds Away From Death (1st Part)
Her life is torn right after coming to the world, without seeing the picture of beauty, without hearing the music of happy, without feeling the touch of care. One life, one love, one world! Yet all seems way so different from others’ eyes. Who does she get to blame?
Now she is lying on the bed, knowing herself seconds away from death. Stare out from the window, trying to reach the soft golden sun, trying to imagine the happiness with friends around, trying to swing away all the discriminates. Yet a single arm is so puny and weak. How can it wipe off all the haze?
Tears burst out from her eyes. She is choking and crouching on the bed. “Dear Lord, I’m seconds away. I have four wishes to make: May I please enjoy one full sunny day? May I please have someone come and shake my hand? May I please have one day in school with friends? May you please wipe away the tears on other children’s face? I’ll be waiting here and quietly pass away.”
Seconds Away From Death (2nd Part)
We know you are stuck in the moment
We know you are hiding in the closet and choking
We know you are suffering the sorrow that none of us has ever been
But please be strong
We are here around
Please give yourself some confidence
You are beautiful as everyone else
Please don’t throw your life away
There are a whole lot of beauties beyond your window
Please hold on
You are not left behind
Life may be short
But it is never too short to make it shine
We reaching out our hands
Together to swing away the clouds in your sky!
Walk on!
Dec. 2, 2003
