Unzipping bag — Kevin Davis

12 · 06 · 2022

A white, plastic bag
Embracing the deceased
Zipped over the face
Enclosed and resting in peace

Creaking sound of the zipper
Shaky, unsteady movement
A pure white Rustling bag
An unthinkable moment

Face to face
Eye to eye
a person Lifeless
No more breath

A mother speechless
Feeling hopeless
Unbelieving
And simply sad

It hurts to be present
It hurts to see pain
But unzipping, unlocking
And presenting ones nightmare...

I feel I will never be the same