sometimes I feel dizzy and I wonder
is this what drugs feel like?
and I close my eyes and enjoy it for a second
while the world keeps on moving without me
but I know
that really
it's just my internal valve
wound too tight
building up the pressure
in my soon-to-burst purple veins

YOU ARE READING
happy pill
PoetryThis poetry collection chronicles my journey with depression, anxiety, and healing. I hope you get something out of it.