bedbug

 
insolent begrudgery bedraggled and dismayed
corrupt in thinking things will be okay
there is no promise of such

if you are defective
pain is what you know
keening in the dark
fear takes control

I get aggressive with my stance
I feel crowded in on then panic
poised to attack my unseen assailants

I feel them close around me
I feel defenseless
anxiety building inside me I scream
I can feel it coming nothing to do but wait