rings

bells and chimes
the vibrate their cordial tones in my ears
the cartilage on the side of my head perks up
i want to be alone
leave me alone.

i feel drowsy and the rings do not cease
but in fact crescendo
the climax has come, they will go away
i think to myself in the midst of my headache

but no, they are persistent.
just stop, stop it i say.
my brain quakes from the noises.
my forehead shakes and belts
jerking
twitching.

the bells...
the bells....
do not cease again

-Pamplemousse