ill

I found your little lie
Scratched in my skin


You left your nails
Under the surface


I could see them pushing
Wanting freedom


But my body loved them
And so, formed layers
To keep them in


They became deeply rooted
Stealing energy 
To survive


They became strong
And thought it was time to overtake


So they punctured skin
And sprouted out of wrists
And forearms
Transforming into fungus


And grew
And grew
Over me


Until I was no longer myself