stay close
i won’t escape
was it on display
while i slumber
trapped
under the gaze
of recovery
did you fear
what i exhibited
in your presence
uncharacteristic
of my own free will
to shudder
i felt it
in my veins
outside
without me
looking in
my arms
extending
pummeling
wild
my legs
shattering
bluntly
against
chemical imbalance
the residue of fatigue
under my eyes
you brought me back
to my body
my reign
held back
finally
under my control
until the night
beckons it again
i hope
your touch
cures
once more