The Ache

Jeannelle

Oct 24

1 min read

I swallow

A lump forms at the back of my throat

I can’t swallow it down

The lump persists

A slight burning sensation follows

My stomach dropped

Tense and tight

Like someone is squeezing it

I feel the acid start to rise

I want to throw up

I finally feel it

As I sit with this feeling

I finally understand

I’m FEELING my emotions

I’m not numb anymore

My brain has finally reconnected to my body

This is only the first wave

I’m scared for the storm ahead

But I know that once the storm has past

I’ll finally feel the sun again

I’ll finally be the real me

Recent Posts

See All

Ariam pt 2

I look up in awe A beautiful yet gentle giant Your velvety voice soothes me But it’s not my name you call The angel descents down Tall and tiny Perfect wings tucked as she reaches the ground She gives

Grow Up

A quarter of a century But hearing you Someone could mistaken that century for a decade Tantrum Tantrum Cry cry cry When things don’t go your way You have a melt down and whine Stomping your little fe

Villain

I’m fine with being the villain, I’d rather not divulge the truth, Because it’s much worse, How I made you feel in the end, I felt the whole time, Being second to another, You enjoyed spending time wi

Comments