I cannot stop
this anger so immediate
the fear so arresting
this ache so strong

I cannot stop
this thought so unreasoned
the intention so contradicted
these actions I’d want undone

I cannot stop
this desire so consuming
this feeling too strong
this pain so crushing

I cannot stop
these tears that are falling

I know better
I’ve done better
I will try harder
but it then returns

I cannot stop
I must stop