my mind exploded
all my muscles tensed
to keep my bones from shaking
I didn’t even realize
until I couldn’t read
I had things to do
so I shut the door
the other room rumbled
while I tried to ignore it
nothing was right
I wasn’t feeling
but I drove then ate
finally went to sleep
then I stopped
but I’m still scared
to open the door

eyebrows raised
dignity set ablaze

flickering candles
silly thoughts

twirling fan
whirling mind