Normally my Demons
hide in the darkness
and they'll come out occasionally
to Laugh at me
and convince me things
I should know aren't True.

But tonight
one has Crept
through my ribcage
and into my fragile chest
putting Pressure against this heart
that isn't strong enough to Fight.

I feel it
an unwanted guest
occupying my body
reaching into my mind
clouding and squeezing
and every piece of me is tense.

And I long
to Break my chest open
to rip out this Demon
and send it away
but I cannot do this
and it Cackles at me
for it knows my limitations.

So I sit
and I Feel
the darkness of my intruder
waiting
for my Lights
to turn back on.