I hide the pill under my tongue.
Just breath
I remember Kale’s instructions.
I inhale.
Mom smiles.
Good girl
She says.
But I am not a dog.
Kale and I are stronger.
As I leave to meet him
I see Shimmering in the borders of my sight.
I smile
As I walk out the door.
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Diary of Insanity
PoetryKeep it together Jess. I hope sprinting through the halls was considered keep it together. out of control. I was slipping just hold on... hold on...