life duel[dual]

her life was the dangerous balance

one end: only colors
not washed out, but the sharp
vibrant
intense
beautiful hues
of leaves
of fall
and solace
in the open sky
arms wide

end two: suffocation
the deep pocket of air
shoved
forced
pushed
down the throat
clockwork
with never enough time
eyes cry

punctuated by the small, still dose of apathy.
should you save her?