Shame
Hot on the heels of need
A feeling like no other
A crawling, spreading sensation
Insides leaking out
Too painful to show
Too needy
Too sticky
Repulsive and ugly
Overwhelming urge to hide
Curl up; defend with rejection
Soothe with avoidance
The bliss, however temporary, of numbness
Until
Need is awoken again
Copyright © Josephine Scott | Year Posted 2025
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