Lost


4th of July celebration, flags galore,
people galore,
fireworks are about to begin.
So many people,
so many distractions.
Where’s Jarod,
he’s not on the blanket!

Heart pounding.
Looking, can’t see him.
Oh No!
A flashlight suddenly in my hand
Running,
can’t see him.
Adrenalin rushes
Running
Fear rushes.
Where is he!!
Running
Looking
Scanning with the light.
Panicking.

Where is our little boy!?

Scanning with the light
Running
Frantic
Scared.

There he is!
He’s Running
I catch him.
Thank God!

My heart’s pounding,
He’s crying.
I am hugging him.
Thank God he’s not lost!

July 5, 2003