torn jagged bits
quivering in anxiety
the gentle
membrane of tissue
allow pulsating blood
passing through
giving warmth
in the uncertainty
of the minds thoughts
outside
cold prickly bumps
of skins abscesses
from blood
flowing to its need
causing breakdown
of energy keeping
this vessel for action
wanting to be aware
needing to be aware
dreaming when
it is through
will all be well

-Jennie Nawrocki