Endless serpent

Spiralling upwards,

The tree's shade as charming as

Cool bed sheets and hot chocolate,

Offers a resting place to the haunted mind.

Marshmallows melting through

These hot coals

That crush the soul, beat the restless.

Sits atop the will, a dreadful desire.

Endless serpent,

Struggling to crawl up

The skin of weak, fragile

Figures irradiating pain.

Feeble radiator rumbling about,

Rolling around with a blank mind.

The eyes soak in the well-being

Of hurtful indifference, hate.

That neverending choking sensation:

Clogging your throat

As burden hammers down your nails

To a wet garage floor.

Feel the vicious snake exit your mouth.

Watch it dig its way inside your flesh.

Its fangs are sharp. Its bite is ecstasy, painful.

One last bite.

One last breath.

Gentle needles soothe the brain

And the nerves

And the anguish, building up.