War Within

My mind -
cold sterile
headquarters
ordering chaos
assigning
thought police
to guard

My heart –
trembling sore
imprisoned
shuddering alone
confusing
paper-thin faith
that covers

My body –
feverish wet
rebellious
grasping heat
waging
war against
desires’
starvation

Embattled
Embittered
Emboldened

No peace in sight