Inhaling shallow chill,
Caught as my insides rebel,
And refuse to accept the air.
Rushing carefully, cautious speed,
Learning to move again,
On crystallised black top.
Limbs confused unable to adjust,
Brain disconnected in the cold.
Move quickly losing endings,
Sensations fade from sting,
Numb pain sucking in.
Dash, don’t dash.
Breathe, don’t breathe.
Cracking doors offering refuge,
Shiver building from below,
Endure the uncontrollable,
Waiting for it to fade,
With the hoped for relief,
Slow breeding warm,
Lungs welcoming,
Digits screaming,
Forehead drumming,
Blood daring to flow,
Pause.
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