Fight Or Flight
Fight or flight?
My body enquires
No, I laugh
I've just woken up
Do you need me now?
My body presses
No, I explain
I’m just off to work
I'm sure you need me
My body insists
No, I assure
I'm just with a friend
You must need a hand
My body decides
No! I argue
I'm just driving home
Don't ignore me forever
My body threatens
No? I whisper
I just want to relax
I'm here, I'm ready
My body compels
No! I cry
I just want to sleep
Good morning, sunshine
You look tired today
But, no fear
I'm here again
The shake of your fingers
The race of your heart
The blood pulsing, forcing
Itself through your veins
The quiver of your voice
The sickness in your stomach
The restlessness
Insatiable
I'm here again
I'm raring to go
Please, no, I beg
I'm just trying to live
Copyright © Ellie Sutton | Year Posted 2017
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