9/9/2002 - Begins Volume One

I awake
alive
for the
third day
in a row
still unable
to move
fingers
mind
or toes.
My chest
rises and falls
a
breathing exercise.
Nothing missing
every feeling
collected
inside.
No desire
to get up
and go.
Getting here
too inconspicuously
for fanfare
borne
through fear
I nonetheless
debut.