Warm yellow light.
Chilly, for indoor.
Soft, soothing, piano.
Music—
Door slides open.
A man walks in, his eyes—
Rain’s wailing outside.
He talks to the nurse.
His voice hoarse like sand—
Flash, lightening.
Raindrops darken the dusty walk—
Thunder.
He sinks into the bench beside me.
Stinging smell of cigarette butts—
Another thunder.
Door slides close and muffles it.
Nurse says my name.
I walk into the doctor’s—
A muffled thunder.
I don’t remember seeing the lightning.
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Note: Dysautonomia is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system, often causing brain fog, anxiety, and sensory overload.
pain misdiagnosed for three years
encouraging prognoses based on lies
wish I could return to more carefree days
but now I know neuropathy has my life on the line
pain subsides as numbness sets in
in time I’ll feel nothing at all
but the bliss of eternal life
when my autonomic nervous system shuts down
no fear, no tears
just expectation
reuniting with loved ones who passed
sharing love that never dies
in the spirit world
my final destination
*Entry for LeighAnn’s “Afflictions” Contest
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