A tough guy
I like to fight
but afraid to sleep at night.
My thoughts creepy
like worms in the dirt
and yet flexible like
high school athletes playing sports.
Forever terrified of my own self portrait.
I fear myself
Face sweats and its wet
like a tropical rain forest.
Only courageous in my sleep
but I wake up and heart beat
fast like a torrent.
My throat opens to sing
and pray
hoping for the fears to escape.
Heart beats fast
like I’m out of shape.
I’m outnumbered in a battle
suffering a heartache.
Now suddenly my stomach aches