The Attack of the Butterflies

The nightmare
    ...that haunts my shadow.

Invisible, ravenous beast
    ...leering in the darkness

Never can I dwell in solace
    ...the paranoia pervades my peace.

Deep within my core
        ...omnipresent...
            Rooted deep within my spine.

The Cringe contorts my innards
     ...Oh God! I’m being eaten alive!

I sigh
        ...and...
             my heart begins to flutter.

MYHL
12/17/05

Commentary: Inspired by an old picture from what seems like a lifetime ago. This is a poem about falling in love.

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