You lower the mask over my face—
“Inhale…Exhale…”
My breath begins to slow in pace
My words slur,
My vision blurs.
And in the blink of an eye,
It’s over.
Poem: Anaesthesia
The poem captures a fleeting moment of vulnerability as a mask is placed over the speaker’s face, leading to slowed breathing and a disorienting experience. The imagery conveys a profound sense of surrender, culminating in an abrupt end, highlighting the transient nature of the experience and a loss of control.
AfroSkeptic 