When the lights go out I immediately feel colder. The temperature doesn't change but the dark sends a shiver down my spine. I think I would prefer to stay in the darkness but instead the bulb above my head begins to flicker erratically.
It's so cold.
It's so dark.
It's so lonely.
I turned off the light. But it continues to flicker, I see it constantly. I feel helpless to its light, however brief. It's making me sad each time it comes on. I don't want to look at it but I can't turn away.
I am helpless.
I am afraid.
I am lonely.
A tear rolls down my cheek. But I'm not crying. I wish I could cry, then I could let it all out, but I can't I just push it down and forget.
