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 © | Year Posted 2025

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