my jaw is clenched. has been for days
what I’ll refer to as the close fist of my mouth. re used and used again and again
the tension stings behind my ears, under my gums.
removes me from all sense for seconds upon seconds.
I’m held back by force. by reckoned reasonable force. the words and feelings stay trapped and put pressure on my chest. I can’t breath. I can’t breath.
slow and steady the rhythm returns. it’s closing in on daylight and I don’t know if I feel anything.