Deadly Opponent

I am the sticky *** of bubble gum

clinging to the soles of your new sneakers.

I am the early morning hangover

from a night of ***** 12packs, and too many liquors.

I am the static of a dead line

during a phone call ended too soon.

I am the prickly sliver of grass

that popped your kid's balloon.

I am the creaky staircase

in your hundred year old house.

I am the shattered windows

and even the annoying mouse.

I am the chocolate ice cream cone

that you dropped on the ground.

I am the lump in your throat

when you try to talk but can't make a sound.

I am the demons

that live inside your head.

I am the hunger that's never satisfied

no matter how much you've been fed.

I am the scary thoughts

that keep you awake.

I am the long black hair

that you found in your cake.

I am the blemishes

that cover your face.

I am the sore ankle

that kept you from winning the race.

I am the tear drops

from breakups and heartache.

I am the one who tantalizes

when you make a stupid mistake.

I am the war going on in your mind

and the deadly games you play, too.

But now it's time for check mate:

will I die? Or will you?

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