The gas bill is the one that does it

by Adrian Bennett · 24/03/2026
Published 24/03/2026 11:18

The gas bill is the one that does it.

A quick, white slide across the webbing

between my thumb and index finger.

It doesn't even hurt at first.


Just a clean, pale line

against the tan of my hand.

Then the red starts to well up,

bright and busy.


I drop the mail on the rug.

The house is too quiet

for this much stinging.

#anxiety #bodily pain #chronic illness #isolation #medical routine

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