brain buzzing- burning
the lines of daylight and nighttime
she comes for me no matter when
this pain that carves my gut

open my mouth- they stare- mouth shuts

it's not a big deal- dont make a fuss

fingernails gripping under my chin- stay hushed

pallid brown skin and hazy coal eyes
carrying on the lie "I'm alright; I'm fine"
sleep, my nemesis-lover, crossing the line
skin sweltering- scalding
at night beneath sheets too cold
whatever this condition has it out for me

open my mouth- they glare- mouth shuts