a new itch

pierced

its presence

sent a sensation

that rippled

through the surface.

as adrenaline

raced

to my skin

not even a simple

scratch

could send relief

to pull the pins.

it caused a craze –

stifled me

with questions –

questions like

what if?

it called my body

home

as it swam

in my veins –

as it dived

deep

within.