bARNACLE

barnacle on my main artery
feelin natural
like it belongs there
i think i placed it
made surgically permanent
though it disappears
from time to time
but when it emerges
it encompasses me
speeds up my bleeding
i ask some questions
on topics ive neglected
and chase things i believe in
you are my constant
and i am your host
tell me who is it
youve loved the most
do you ever feel alone
then not feel alone
when you know
i am your barnacle
i hope to be normal
something your used to
like a bud
the sun or the moon
did you insert me
systematically chose me
based on what felt
true
did you freeze me
leave me in a box
that you loved to live in
and when i emerge
do i envelop you
speed up
or slow down
your breathing
ask me your questions
the ones youve neglected
tell me what you believe in
i am a constant
you are my host
unless i am
a parasite
tell me im not
cause you are who
i you know what
the most
i feel alone
then i remember
my barnacle