4He is gone, gone forever. I will never see him again- his beautiful eyes, his smile, his face… He will never be back in my arms again, gone forever… forever.
These days are hard, hard for everyone. Harder still for those that are too soft. Only those with no love in their empty hearts survive. So I cry as I try my hardest to harden my aching soul.
I am lost. This war has abandoned me in a heavy fog. Everything that has meant anything to me, is being taken away. Hiding doesn't seem to have any real meaning anymore. Everything is black and filled with fear and hatred. The days drone on and on, hope sinking further and further into the swirling pool of power and the Nazis.
The war has turned our town into a ruin. The once lovely, laughter filled houses are now empty, filled only with the stench of blood. The days of love and happiness are long lost. I do not recognize this place that once was home anymore…
Tears fall on the page, blending the words together, mixing them up like the emotions inside of me. "I am afraid…" I whisper. "I… I just want to scream and run. I want to be loved… I want to be happy again. I want peace. I…I want…" I start to whimper and cry. I lay back heavily against the pillow. I choke back the tears. "I must be strong." I sniffle, as I struggle to sit up. Through my blurred vision I stare at the blank, opposite wall. A figure comes into focus… It is him, waiting for me. He looks pale, even misty white. Not human, not mortal…
"Come with me." He murmurs offering his hand to me. "Let us get away from all this for a while. Forget it all. Let's go for a walk." I fall into his arms and he takes my hand in his and we leave. The streets are dark, and not only because of the moonless night. Our yellow stars of David are golden beams that shine out as a beacon on a lost ship. But I am not afraid. I hold him close, and his touch is gentle. We turn the corner and glimpse the silhouette of a Nazi soldier. He shouts out demanding words. We keep walking. A glint of steel is seen, then a crack is in the air. A sharp pain invades the peace and harmony in myself. I cry out and fall. I clutch the increasing sting; warm blood meets my trembling fingertips. My love holds me close and I smile.
"We will always be together," he says. "Forever." My eyes close then reopen. I feel filled with love and freedom. He smiles and now has a glow around him. He helps me up and we finish our walk. Up, we walk up into the clouds and I feel like I'm flying. Flying high like a dove, and flying higher.