Crank (Crank 1)

Throwing up.

Sweating speed.

Shivering.

Shaking.

Tingling all over.

And otherwise fighting

the symptoms of withdrawal.

Sunday

I spent the day:

Throwing up.

Sweating speed.

Off-balance.

Confused.

Weeping.

Tumbling end over end,

deeper and deeper

into the throes of depression.

Monday

I spent the day:

Throwing up.

Eating.

Emotional.

Dazed.

Lost.

Alone.

Finally, I went to the pay phone

and made two calls. One to

Planned Parenthood. The other to

Chase.

My Appointment Was at Two