Silence of Pain

You cannot see me,

But I linger within,

I torment you,

I nourish you.

I am your worst nightmare,

I keep you awake at night,

I make your body burn,

I'm your eternal flame.

I make you irritable,

I make you cry,

I make you angry

as you embrace the pain.

You acknowledge me,

I will never leave,

You try to fight back,

But I succeed.