Malaise

one day bleeds into the next
and the clouds hang over my head
the body is denying me now
it's inevitable
but i push it beyond its limits
nevertheless
the response is less than adequate
and i keep seeking
truths
mind food
body food
so the synapses fire
and the fire in my belly
still burns strong
yet, there is malaise
and i deny it
but it is like my shadow
and shadows can't be outrun
but, run i must
and i keep on trying
for it is braver that way.