In the remote sanctum
of my weary mind
My legs bend then buckle
Every nerve melts into a puddle

And salty water sprinkles
Like tropical rain
As the pressure builds
Stone, by stone, by stone

Before yelling at the gods
Commences between
Gulps of air
And winded sighs

Outside a calm exterior
None the wiser
Of the chaos unfolding
Behind the well placed mask

07/14/2013

Posted on 09/15/2013
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