Sickness Within

Feverish and cold at the same time.
Having trouble breathing, even with the respirator.
Pulling the plug, the pain won’t stop.
It must be imaginary then. All in my head.
But if it’s all in the mind…
Why does it hurt so much?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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