Overspill

panic
volcanic
oozing upwards
unstoppable
endless
wiping frantically

shock
flowing
meaningless
pointless
shaken
trembling in confusion

frustration
squeezed
electrified nerves
tense
clenched
tasting blood

guilty fear
oh yes
searing
to my ears
paralysed
staring at the ceiling

sorrow
no
never
not for sorrow
never

1999-08-24