Lazarus James

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“Home” by Lazarus James

Submitted to Contest #79

She's in her bed now. Blankets pulled up high, just under her neck. The nurses have done their job well, tucked her in nice and tight. She looks snug and comfortable. Her breaths are slow, the flicker of life in her eyes under her lids speaks of a mesmerizing dream. She is at peace. She sleeps. I listen as the air enters her lungs, and I count, and then she exhales. A small smile plays on her face, and it's that smile that had made me feel at home. I wonder what she dreams of. I know it can't be me. It's been so long. And yet, I ...

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