The window is open
The curtains are curled
The sun shines brightly
I can’t hear a sound
Nothing is broken
All lights are on
No-one inside
I am not afraid of the four rapid gun-shots
© 2016 Melinda Irvine
Reality
Freelance Writer, creative, and blogger dedicated to the creative development and wellbeing of marginalised children everywhere. Reach out for your next writing assignment.