When I Close My Eyes

The screens are static—

invisible to the wandering eyes and the interested ears—

ringing loudly of harsh noises.

only a flash of pain…

gagged, touched, screaming—

and everything is gone.

reality takes a toll— surrounding one with a short burst of …

silence, quietness, no sound—

why is it so quiet?

breaking the sanity when it strikes- breathless, scared, alone—

all disappearing is flashes…

Only to come back in heat waves…

again—and again— and again—

heartless rage-colorless love-vicious heart- round and round again.

darkness mumbles— voices whisper— only to leave when light has again shone to reveal day.

threatening to be made known again come dusk.