I feel it spreading
It’s like a disease
But it comforts me
I feel sleepy
It starts in the middle of my back
Then spreads towards my shoulders
It continues to grow
I can’t keep my eyes open
Spreads over my arms and legs
I start to lose my breath
It’s almost completely covered me
It’s covered my feet and legs all the way to my hips
I can feel it closing in on me
I can’t breathe anymore
I can’t see anything
But I’m not scared
It’s got me wrapped in its soft folds
I’m completely covered now
I wonder how long I will have to be in here
Will it let me out?
If it does, will I be a beautiful butterfly?
Or will I become an ugly moth?
I’m not worried about that right now.
I’m totally encased
I’m safe
Nothing and no one can harm me now

Melissa Bates 8-10-09 4:35 PM