Insane

Sometimes I believe
I am going insane.
I don't know
when it started,
but I'm aware of it.

I hear things.
I see things.
I feel things . . .
that aren't there.
Nothing was there.

I hear voices.
I see shadows.
I feel like
I am being watched.
Am I losing it?

I sometimes
hear something growl
or scream
in my ear.
When all is silent.

I see shadows,
movement in the dark,
a person next to me.
But when I turn,
nothing is there.

I'm paranoid . . .
I'm scared . . .
I'm anxious . . .
I can't stand it!
Someone help me!

I don't understand
what is wrong
with me!
Someone!
Anyone!

Stop screaming at me!
Stop growling at me!
Make the voices
go away!
STOP!

I'm insane . . .
I've gone utterly mad . . .