Pain

I succumb to pain 
It swirls my nerves
A wild calling of the senses 
Burning force wrapped in gossamer
It’s screaming strength 
Torches my skin 
Nourishing my mind to evade 

I cannot overcome 

It catches me in my gut 
Wrenches my breath 
I try to deal with it 
It transcends my mortal 

I am a survivor till death tears me into vulnerability.