California. Susan

Aug 18, 2023 | madinamerica.com | Susan Standen |California. Susan

I travel up through translucent layers of reality. They lift one by one, slowly, imperceptibly, like filmy veils unwrapping a cocoon. A few faces, a garbled attempt to communicate a message from the afterlife, a sharp pain in the back of my hand and the dull ache that lingers. When I finally wake, the room is empty. I really suck at killing myself. My first conscious thought is followed by an awareness of my complete relaxation, body and soul. Despite the unexpected awakening, I am still cocooned.