Knocking Heart

The heart knocks against the chest

like a desperate pounding fist 

striking against a door

while the feet become 

unsure of the floor. 

Aware of it knocking

always knocking

boom boom boom

you can't answer it

bones  are blocking your way

boom boom boom

faster now

boomboomboomboomboom

boomboomboomboomboom

Your nerves shiver 

get me out

get me out of this room. 

Rubber Band Brain

A rubber band stretches 
across the brain
causing slight,
mild pain.


But then.


It's night
head hits the pillow
the band snaps
thoughts held back
tumble forward
with the force 
of a tsunami.


And yet.


The hands of the clock
manage to move
the night continues.