The Nightmare

Should I keep my eyes closed or opened?

Oh, I don’t care.

What do I have to do to get out of this nightmare?

I look down at the steaming water I just made

It’s so hot!

Due to increased solubility,

The water’s clarity will soon create small dots.

It’s funny, huh — 

When something is preparing to boil, 

Creating anger inside, 

The more the mirror that offers

True reflection runs to hide.

I speak from experience. 

While in the present state of mind. 

This truly brings me the opposite of joy.

This causes me to otherwise become unkind.

I won’t stand for this feeling any longer.

I’ll treat myself better than this

Because no one can make sound decisions

While their soul is far from bliss.

So, yes, I will go, I will flee, I will do what I must.

The dishes can be done another day —

Or I’ll hire someone

To take care of the forsaken fuss.