I was infected by a virus
One of many
When I took the standing alabaster thing
Deeper into me than
Was comfortable then
Is comfortable now
The ivory tower penetrating
Thrusting deep enough that
I felt my inwards rearranged
A herpes of the ego
Mind-virus lying dormant within me
Flaring up at times
And I cannot scratch the itch so well
Even if I have a handle on the symptoms
This breakout
There is no cure
Image from the NIH, here, which I believe makes for public domain work.
Elliott RWI 