Perpetual Friend
We’ve been such good friends
For such a long time
You speak,
I listen,
And I do what you ask
Like a faithful companion,
I’ve followed your lead
And done your will
I can’t answer you though
I desperately want to speak to you
But I can’t hash out a sound
Because your icy fingertips
Are clenched around my throat
Anorexia
And are stealing the warmth of my soul.
Katey