some days are filled with
constant music
attempts at drowning out
constant thoughts
some days are bright and
I am safe
bad days
I am too scared
to stop and sit
to be swallowed by
my pain
but that’s the thing about pain
he always lingers
waiting.
behind curtains
patient. watching.
because pain has no
other plans, no where to be
he will come with you to
the store
he’ll tip tap
remind you
I’m still here
still with you
watching. waiting.
pain doesn’t mean to be
a nuisance
he just wants to say hi
hello
hey there
look at me
be with me
please
hear me out
don’t dance me out
or affirm me away or
tell me you hate me
just be with me
hold me
tend to me
then i’ll be
on my way
“Pain Says”
8/22/23