April 13th, 2022

you decided to overcome
your fears on your own
this year,
and it makes me restless

not because you don’t
seem like yourself,
but you’re more quiet
not your usual quiet

something is consuming
you from the inside
there’s no more darkness
but the scent of carcasses
embracing you

thanatophobia is no
longer waking you up
at night.

and when i ask you
what your dream is
you answer

“coexisting with
necrotizing fasciitis”