Witch of the West

What have I become?

The light grew weak and I could see the man's limp body, lying on the asphalt of the parking lot which was splattered with rain and blood. Then I returned to my normal state of mind.

what have I become?

                                                                   

                                                                       two hours earlier

Melodies of rock songs drifted into my train of thought as my mom turned up the radio. The soft glow of the dashboard lights shone in the dark and rainy night as we drove on the lonesome country road. We were off to get things for my new year's party. I could just barely hear the tunes, they were distant and far away. I had the strangest feeling. I felt that something ominous ahead, though I did not know what it could possibly be. I dismissed the thought that anything was wrong with this cold december night, and continued to stare out the window. 

Our white pickup truck pulled into the Aldi's parkinglot. Just a few things we had to get here. I was glad of the warmth that instantly sorounded me once I entered, after walking in bitter winds from the vehicle. The store seemed lonesome, surreal. Few others were here at this late time of night. 

strange but familair lyrics of a long forgotten song filled my head so loudly, I thought they were playing in the store

"Look at me, what have I become

I am lost I was once a gentleman

But the thief came out in my London town

So I must leave you now

But I will remember the ups and the downs

Goodbye my friends

Goodbye to the money

Adieu to the fuckers that think that it's funny

I just want to turn the lights on 

in these volatile times

I just want to turn the lights on 

in these volatile times

Look at me in the apocalypse

My European guilt, expecting instant fix

I imagine all the brutal services 

Of ancient infidels

Of all the wounded and the crying witches"

What were these strange lyrics? They echoed with memories of my ancient dreams

I felt my body growing cold, dizzy, and static

And then i fell back, and all was dark