My body performs mindlessly
The tasks of the day
While my mind, the vicarious invalid
Imagines
Imagines frustration
Anger. Helplessness.
I shake with it and
Want to lash out.
A vicious word,
A sharpened glance,
A snarled greeting
All take their toll
on the tolerance of friends
Till, finally, there are no friends
And my only life is your life,
locked in your chair
Swearing, cursing at the world
And I am you.