NaPoWriMo #24

in the cube 
by ds hearn




your voice too loud
your words break tears in my ears
my teeth grate try to smile
ignore the staccato of irritation
building as i try
to ignore the beating
words on words in my head
can't hear myself think
think
breath
think
extravagant luxurious hot tubs
take me away
i can't
i'm working
words of exasperation i can't say
words
work
breath
tick silent clock tock
tick breath
tock beat
word
falls
breath
sigh