grief.

stomach writhing
body convulsing
heart shattering

mere words cannot fathom
the pain within.

heart, brain, life,
me

it all falls apart.

antibodies, mucus, oil,
tears

it all falls apart.

plasma, cells, platelets,
blood

it all falls apart.

broken, chipped, empty,
soul

it all falls apart.

i try holding on
fingers slipping,
arms reaching,
body straining

then the arrow stabs deeper
into my heart
another wave
overwhelming, consuming

me

because without you...

it all falls apart.