I Am Louder Than You

A cacophony of noise in your head,

I am screaming whispers that haunt your head —

A swirling hurricane, with skies of red.

Vehemently imposing on your mind,

I howl my bitter laments in your mind —

Your sense of self is no longer defined.

Obscured by my roaring storm, tears flood down,

I strangle your breath, your chest weighted down —

I asphyxiate your soul, feel you drown.

Attempts to silence me, you do avail,

I feel you resist, but to no avail —

The more you resist, the louder I wail.

And though you think your puny voice will rise —

You’re eternally engulfed in my cries.