Over the years I convinced myself that it wasn’t true.

But the sirens blaring like crying children remind me we’ll never be safe.

Forever in fear of those outside the wall.

I don’t run.

There’s no point, nowhere to hide.

I look down at my cat.

Knowing that this’ll all be over soon.

A smile overtakes my face as I pick him up.

The only one who would miss me.

But I can’t save him.

So no one will miss me.

Tears stream down my face as I pull him close to my body.

I’ll miss you bud.

Or I won’t, who knows what’s after.

I feel every cell in my body get incinerated.