Instead

I could feel
the comforts
of your arms
hugging me
and deeply I fall
slender
both left and right
ignorant
of the death
that became me
I took a vow
never to leave this way
but I did
and now
the world has put it's weight
on my shoulder
but I am no longer afraid
aware of the fact
I have you hear, instead

ashraf ishak
20Th August 08'
10:51 a.m.
Kuala Lumpur