eating away the flesh.
eating away the soul.
breaking down.
it doesn't stop.

spreading.
growing.
feeding.

feeling so weak.
powerless.
out of control.
mad.
sick.
sad.
angry.
hatred growing inside.

people say to be strong.
mind over matter.
but this isn't so...

10 years later and you still have a hold.
on me.
the person inside.
that longs to be free.

i'm sick.
slowly dying.
suffering.
lying to those i love.  

but quiet i stay.
screaming without making a sound.
dreaming of the the life i once had.
when this disease wasn't around.