it creeps in
seeping through cracked
twice painted over ceilings
and door frames
forget it
don't you
remember, the laughter will rescue you
will save you
and i will be there
crawling beneath
inching towards you
uncovering the blankets
they surround you
as you shiver
i plea bargain
you
wake around this shivering space
clatters like any other heartbeat
fallen
inconsistent.