MENTAL ISOLATION
E-Mail By Bobby E. Neble Bio/Address
Another misdeed, the dreadful punishment awaits
surrounded by silence and engulfed in nothingness
the inner demons have been alerted.
The tense beginning moments fade away
boredom becomes idleness
random thoughts begin to swirl around.
Nagging questions of past deeds arise
the feeling of loss accompanied with a shudder
a giggle stifled, madness lurking.
The demons have finally arrived
their shrill voices piercing and suffocating
full of laughter, ridicule, and mockery.
The sound of flesh on flesh
an audible sigh
a momentary reprieve.
Malicious and devious voices
"What is a slap?
Surely you can do better..."
Gritting teeth, ripping flesh
fingernails digging and clawing
comfort... joy... bliss...
Blinding lights and frantic movement
reassuring words and phrases
STAT... IV... PLASMA...
A sense of victory
demons subdued
peacefulness.
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