Whirlwind.

Erratic and unstable stabbing feelings trying to let go.
Stop stay away from me
pushing screaming exacting force
explosions, violent urges trying not to die

stop stay away from me
wanting to die
running escaping darkness
not giving in

Shrilling demons gathering
afflictions
leaving scars
depleted and weary

Stay away from me
encasing cocoons
ragged and restive
not wanting to compress encumbrance.

Stay away from me
now dazed alone but surrounded
flustered paroxysm
barricades and blankets

cold erased
twilight listening
blackouts burning
forever yearning

By Bernice Bowling