I've learned to know this pain
Letting it be a normal visitor

And sometimes I'm lucky enough
That it will take a vacation
And not worry me with all it's troubles

Because ever since I was little,
I've always wanted to help people

Even if that meant getting hurt myself

But I've come to the point
Where I can't take all the hurt;
carry these burdens

They've become a weight,
That never lightens up
I can never take a breath

I'm losing sleep,
losing friends,
I've quarantined myself

But maybe it's for the best

I'm a disease.
Poisonous, deadly.

Don't get close

Or you may catch this never ending cold
too.

-e.w.