Ptsd
2am.
I took a shower by myself, while everyone around me slept
I figured some alone time would give me time to recollect.
I washed my hair like normal then I heard a creak beneath me,
The shower floor was normal but I got the feeling he could see me.
I closed my eyes so tight and I held my breath under the spray.
I begged my mind to stop and just please make him go away.
I felt like he was standing just on the other side of the curtain,
If I dared opened my eyes he would be staring at me smirking.
I felt my lips tremble and my hands became fists
I started hyperventilating and felt a locking in my wrist.
The water pressure changed and the air began to freeze,
Then all at once I fell apart dropped straight to my knees.
I felt the water cool and tears cascaded down my cheeks.
I tried to part my lips and remind myself to breathe.
I opened my eyes black spots dancing through my vision
I can make out the shower curtain and the soaps all in position.
I force myself to stop. I feel water pooling at my feet.
I rest my head against the tub and resist the urge to scream.
They're just intrusive thoughts.
Everything's okay.
I scrub my skin raw and my mind races through my day.
I feel sick.
Like a cold clammy hands on my shoulder and my urge to vomit edges closer.
I turn off the shower and return broken to my bed an hour late
I wish just for a night.. that I wasnt afraid
Copyright © Wendy Boutin | Year Posted 2021
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