Chemo Song

This cosmic chaos Underneath
Clouds hang down beneath
my heavens.
My tears fall
Like menthol
Tracing coolly down my face.
Alone, I’m left in disrepair
Take my soul I’ll lay it bare
Before you.
PREBut I come alive / as I let go
Our scars collide / as only you could show.
Through this violent peace, I’ll soar / With you / Have broken my heart / to
save me
A scent of bleach that rises up from
Crisp white linens meant to hug
My bones.
A somber silence cuts so deep
Beside machines that never sleep
To dream.
Can’t decide to sweat or shiver
My body’s weak from what’s delivered
Inside.