while the feeling becomes transparent
the lines become opaque
yet translucent where they overlap
involuntary nausea becomes a
daytime mugging
metaphors sour
similes slur when smiles slip
hesitations are noxious
when desire is omnipotent
worthwhile is a conversation
we avoid with ourselves
sacrificing sanctity for sanity
or what we believe it to be

Drinking for an
unquenchable thirst
ironic but desperate nonetheless
half empty
half full
it will still be drank.