"Last Shot"

I fire my last shot
at the mirror
hoping I will stop
waking up
in the same world
darkness
same sudden flashes
exploding
pit bombs of war
never ceasing
shot after shot
in the shortness of life
realizing
all I can do is
paint the mirror black
with acrylic paint
and white glue
holding the broken pieces
in place so they won't fall
while I fall
asleep
in dreams of mercy.