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Fear.
My body trembles.
My mind wanders.
The fear overwhelms me.
The gas overpowers me.
The chamber swells.
Men cough,
Children cry,
Women moan,
I choke.
Seconds seem like minutes.
Minutes seem like hours.
The floor becomes a haven and the
lifeless bodies become my armor.
The vault opens.
The fire pit begins to flood with
friends and family.
What's happening?
I shout, but words don't form.
My heart throbs.
My arms relax.
My eyes grow dreary.
Memories pass through me.
My childhood, my wedding,
my Children. . .
The fire soars through me.
My flesh burns.
Bones crackle.
Skin sizzles.
Eyes pop.
I become ashes.
My remains are thrown out like
garbage.
The wind blows,
I'm free, somewhat. . .
Right?
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