Sleepless Night

My mind is on fire.

Burning, blasting, bleeding brain.

Hold my head in agony.

His eyes penetrate.

The pain leaves me gasping.

Fingers grasp my head, digging holes.

Heart beats wildly, fighting to escape.

I cry in desperation.

I am on fire.

Burning, blasting, bleeding body.

I tremble incessantly.

Sweat engulfs my skin, scalding wounds, open sores.

A wounded animal.

Glimpse of sunlight spins me.

Persistent presence of purgatory remains.