Real?

It seems like a dream now.
Was it ever real?
The feelings of dread,
The panic.
How could it be real?

But yes, it was.
It was real.
The feelings were real.
The panic was real.

I wish it was not true,
But alas it is.
Stuck in my memory
Forever and ever.

©C.Andreas

Goals

You are my everything.
My motivation.
What kept me sane
In those terrifying hours.

Getting home was
My only goal
Getting into your arms
Being safe again

I could cry then
Now I just need
To get to you
To be safe again

©C.Andreas