The Depth Of Dreams

DREAMING OF A FORMER LIFE

In this life I am a black man returning from World War 2. I was a truck driver, driving supplies to the frontlines and dead and wounded soldiers to back behind the frontlines.

During one of those runs, the truck I am driving is hit by a Panzerfaust, an anti- tank weapon. I have complications and pain in my left leg and left ankle.

I am discharged, but now I am a black man living with a disability.

I recall getting out of my car. My intent is to go into a bar to get a beer.

I parked on the wrong side of the street. As I am getting out of my car, I hear a pop. I have heard that sound so many times before.

I feel the hot shrapnel go into my side. I feel myself falling easily on the grass between the curb and sidewalk.
I feel myself bleeding out from my heart.

Then I awake from my dream. I have a congenitally weak heart and my left side is becoming crippled the older I get.

Brozme

Happy with my lot in life.
Appreciate Y’all
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