By: Shelbi Henny

I've swallowed you
bit by bit
the consumption latching in the wisdom teeth 
kissing my tonsils 
then sliding down my throat
a fire sensation igniting in my chest 
beyond the title of heartburn 
causing wheezes and dry coughs
that leave no explanation 
but sit in the pit of my stomach 
while I gasp from weighted titanium 
leaning over in agony 
why does laughter seem so fitting
with streams of tears 
that draw in questions of sanity 
have I gone mad 
or is saddens the side effect 
the caution to the allergic reaction of missing you 
digesting my reality
only carrying memories 
yet bones touch my fingertips 
I speak of you no more
but the hunger was definite 
I was starving for your essence