They were falling, falling like heavy water during a Springtime thunderstorm. The earth below was saturated, protesting with splattering sounds. Chilly air clawed at her clothes as she stood pondering a secret waterfall from the gutter. Was it all just an illusion? It was hard to tell, especially when reality blended seamlessly with the images from her mind. Maybe it was a mistake to have acted so brashly, but it seemed like the right thing to do at the time. A crow cawed overhead, sending shivers creeping down her scalp. A bad omen. For once in her life, she didn't have an answer...didn't know what to do. The battle in her mind separated her from others. A solitary life amongst family. Soft earth squelched between her toes as she strode up the path to the front door. She threw a glance over her shoulder as she entered the house. Only time would tell if she had made the right decision.
