Literary Piece: Return of a Foe

Originally written: January 18, 2010

Author’s note: This piece is about my Mitral Valve Prolapse heart condition.

Don’t delude yourself into thinking you can’t feel my presence. You feel me crushing your bones and you subtly catch your breath as I squeeze you a little tighter.

If you think I’ve gone away, oh, you’re wrong. I bid my time and now I’m out to get you. Look after your heart before I take it from you.