Trigger warning: implied self harm, implied suicide
The tiny moth bumps against the window again
drawn to the light of the overhead lamp.
I debate whether to turn the light off
or open the window and let the moth in.
It thumps at the glass like a persistent bird
or a concerned angel that can’t work the latch
watching helpless through the glass as I do terrible things
protesting my decision to make tonight my last.
Holly Day’s writing has recently appeared in Analog SF, Cardinal Sins, and New Plains Review, and her published books include Music Theory for Dummies and Music Composition for Dummies. She currently teaches classes at The Loft Literary Center in Minnesota, Hugo House in Washington, and The Muse Writers Center in Virginia.