I stand there, alone, staring down at a peaceful yet blank face.

Looking up at the high ceiling of the church,

escaping into the hollow of my mind.

wondering aimlessly through an endless forest.

I reach an opening and stand atop a cliff, staring out at a raging ocean.

I raise my hands in a dismal attempt to protect myself

from the waves of emotion that lick my skin, threatening to consume me.

I flee back to the forest as another wave crashes down on me.

Starring out from behind a tree,

I observe the distressed ocean as it slowly freezes over,

A blanket of numbness lays over me.