[perhaps it's sleep deprivation?] by William Pauley III

~ [perhaps it’s sleep deprivation?] ~
william pauley III

I’m ripping every goddamn picture off the walls.
I can’t stand their staring eyes,
tearing me open
from left to right
(and always in that order)

They’re looking for something
deep within me
and won’t stop until it’s found.

I rock in place
on the floor
my eyes just staring
black.

Tearing them down is my only def…