I have found the home of my black snake
in the pit of my stomuch, that pushes into my heart and into my throat
I choke on it as it grows legs
creeping into my lungs
I call out to those around me
but they do not understand
they do not have a black snake in them
coiling and climbing
immobilizing me to my very core
my mouse of a soul has been consumed
and the snake has taken permanent residence.
