One second I’m alive, and the next I’m stuck in between.

I glance up to see an alluring bird-like creature…

Below me, a mummified body lays peacefully becoming a plant.

“I wish that was me right now,”  says my inner voice.

I glance up and see the mystical bird staring at me.

my thoughts begin to scramble within my head, what to say?

But the bird quickly asks, “Do you deserve a second chance?”

“um” I blurt out then again I say, “please I did my best”

The bird looks at me and says “Not good enough one last try”

as I gulp to clear my throat my brain begins to brainstorm.

I was helpful, selfless, and patient what else is needed?

after I spoke these words I wait for the response eagerly…

“I believe you” at that moment a weight was lifted off me.

as I look down at my hands they aren’t transparent anymore.

I thank the bird, and within seconds is gone. Now what?

before answering I get lifted into the air by the wind…

as I’m laid down next to the others I finally receive peace.