Closer Than You to You

I had to gradually announce that I was alive. But with what strength? Weakness and frailty had so deeply penetrated my body that I wanted to close my eyes and sleep. But no, if fear and terror gave new life inside me. With all my strength I shouted that I am alive, but even I did not hear my own voice. The last stone of the coffin was coming down to fully cover the grave, I uttered the name of God and asked for his help. With all my strength, I pulled my hand out of the shroud and did not let the last stone settle in its place. My eyes were blurred from extreme weakness, and I did not recognize the person who was placing the coffin stones. But I heard someone shout in horror: “She… Sepideh is alive. She is alive.”