[I am asked if I'd like to go for a walk,]

Speaking freely & feeling speechless
aren't really distinguishable.
                  - One languishes with language
                  full of angst (or even anguish) -

[ while, sandwich in hand, I sit on the floor of the kitchen, ]

Liberally flaming the fires of self-blame
creates pain inextinguishable.
                    - Cough up money often
                    to soften up your coffin -

[  The toaster-oven's timer ticks.  ]

'til the illness is cured, I'll endure symptoms, sure;
This sick still feels relinquish-able.
                      - I'd be remiss to admit
                      that I'd sooner just quit -

[    Let me sit for a while, then we'll go    ]