Escapism

By: Edvin M.

Setting down the mug of liquid

Hearing the clunk of the coasters

The fizz of the casual tv background

Doesn’t match with the 10 pages of the story left.

Swaying back and forth on the rocking chair

Hearing the dull footsteps creep up behind

My mind veers to a multitude of places

Unimaginable sights

Dampened memories shining in the light

As I go back to a bite of a cookie

When I take a sip of my tea

I try to leave the chair

But I can’t

Because I’m on the last page

My weight stays on the chair

But I’m set free