my cheekbones are lined with red shades
stinging and aching
do you know this feeling
my lids are heavy
as is my heart
do you know this feeling
my throat burns
from shortness of breath
and my eyes, bloodshot,
itch and water
do you know this feeling
i lay here
one leg dangling off the side of the bed
arms amess
i have not moved since we last spoke.
do you know this feeling

i dont
i dont know what this feeling is

by kendra cook