poem

I had tears

I had fears

all so consuming

I waded through.

trying to catch my breath.

this velvet dress just got heavier and heavier with each step

my heart aches

my throat is rash

it feels like it's closing with every thought

every memory brings more pressure

I can't breathe

I can't form the words

I've lost the ability to talk again

so where am I now?

the fears. The tears

they're still here

and so am I.

where's the shore?

cold, alone, hungry

where's the shore?

maybe I'll reach it soon