Crying in the shower
Is the most disabling of acts
Paralyzed
Under the constant stream of water
No visible tears
Only millions of rivulets of water
Finding their way down your body
Retreating from such torment
Letting the breath
You so desperately need
Escape unwillingly
From your parted lips
In uncontrollable sobs
Forehead pressed against the cold marble
Hands reaching for whatever they can find
For some stability
Sliding down stone walls
Glass doors
And metal knobs
Until you give in
Find your way to the bottom of the tub
So you don't have to stand
Cradled in porcelain
To make yourself feel small
Unable to call for anyone
No one to call for anyways
Crippled on the floor
As your body aches
And throbs
With every choke
Sharp inhale
Of mist
Eyes open
But they can't see
So you stay there
Too weak
And too cold
To find your way out
From under the
Faithful warmth and comfort
Of the steady stream