Feel the sweat

drain off me, pulse,

back and forth,

the body slamming sideways

into the fear of the awkwardly

thrown punch,

stop, no breathe,

searing heat exploding

as fear takes hold,

walking slowly in a daze,

my thoughts unclear

as my head hurts

and the safety of home dying

in my arms

and unconsciously I mouth

for help.

 

The blackness came quickly.

 

The shaft of bursting light

from the draught excluder

strip light above my head