pain

pain by injury,
the twist
or turn
of a leg
or back
or knee,
the deep bruise
or nerve pinch
delivers you
into a
different
world. one
you aren't
too familiar
with, it's dark
and cold.
you've been
there before
but in short
reluctant stints.
this visit is
different though,
it's longer.
it's the mother
and law
of all visits.
you can only
lock the door,
find a soft
warm spot to lie
in and lick
your wounds
without a sound.