naked
burning
bright, piercing demons of day
pulling, tearing
me still
i cannot remain
in isolation
disconsolate bliss
content in misery
welcoming the
numb, white satin sanctuary
of loneliness
encircling me

chasing
relentless
persistent, pestering
demons of remembrance
awake, asleep
never letting me escape
every thought
every glimpse
every confrontation
reopens the wounds
blazing, cauterizing orange embers
of fire
consuming me