Unbidden Guest

Unwelcome clamant drawn to the flame of a burning sanctum, engorged in ash. The acrid fumes obscuring sight, obstructing speech, incensed occlusion. The perception of slight discharges cold corrosion, tracing caustic passage underneath the flesh. In the veiny pathways, spread throughout the limbs, a numbing excretion sapping thought. Intrusive presence, unencumbered by reason--or respect. It can't be soothed nor placated. Unbidden guest drawn through the gateway of exposed nerve, an open portal, a door unhinged by soured expectations, harsh resentment, constricts the chest. Will I never be rid of you? Festering wound, the open gateway, fractal nerve, total occlusion.