I Have Hurt Far Longer Than I've Felt It

I open my eyes

To an overly bright sun 

And am overcome with a sense of

Dread

My head hurts again 

I navigate my day 

Mouth overflowing with

With countless complaints

Of pains, pains, and pains

My chest hurts again 

I look into the eyes of those

Around my seemingly broken body 

And see the deep disgust

And contempt of their gaze 

My stomach hurts again 

I return to my bed

My solace 

My area of plantation

Land of promise for stagnation

Ah

My head hurts again.