12am - 2pm

                                                                                                       12am - 2pm 
                                                                            is the time for the dying and the newborn. 

While we are asleep in our beds, 
the dying whisper goodbye, 
while the babies giggle and gurgle their helllos'. 

The moon comforts them. 
Performing the last rites and soothing tantrums. 

The old look fondly on the young, 
and wish them well. 
The young don't understand, 
they will forget and never tell. 

The quiet comforts them, 
tells em' it'll be alright. 

One group headed for departure, 
and one headed for flight. 
 

Geri

MD

18 years old

More by Geri

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    I avoid the eyes of guys and stare at my phone. 

    After all that hiding, 

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    crying over a simple email 

    the lasts build a lump in my throat 

    last time beaming onstage 

    signing yearbooks 

    wearing a stiff blue skirt 

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    One girl’s lanky frame against the dark turf field,

    lit up by fluorescent lights 

    She saunters toward the building 

    holding another girl’s hand