I internally fight it, Like a toddler that doesn't think they need a nap But they're so tired I know it's coming I can't even see through the fog anymore Fighting against my eyelids, Did I take my pills? Not that this question ever seems to make enough difference But, yes Then begins the mob beating version of sleep The anxiousness starting in my feet Maybe if I rotate them and stretch it'll help, It doesn't Tingles and tightness running up and down my legs I search out the coolest parts of the bed Hips and spine stiffen Am I in quicksand? Drowning? Why is it so hard to move? My shoulders hunch in and up to my ears Trying to hide from the unseen beating Someone must have hit my jaw in the night I wake up feeling Bruised Tight Pain Everywhere Turning over Everything pops and cracks My bones feel hollow, heavy, tight Where did all the cartilage go? I try to stand up Did they drive nails into my heels last night? Almost fall down It hurts to close my hand on the door for support Was I fighting back? My legs don't want to work I forcefully drag one foot, then the other I must've gained 100 pounds over night Everything is so heavy Slowly, painfully, Trying to break my leaden feet and legs free Use your abs My spine pops Take a deep breath More cracks Breathing hurts Maybe crawling would have been easier I'm positive bruises cover every inch of my body The miles long journey from my bed to the bathroom ends I hobble my way to the mirror to examine the damage Nothing No marks No bruises No nail in my heel No concrete No water No quicksand I look perfectly fine I want to crumble