The Hidden Monster

The discomfort seeps slowly
But it is not unnoticeable
It is the kind of feeling that makes you think the world is not okay

Second after second you wait
Still, nothing happens
You know it's there, lurking right around the corner
And it chooses to stay hidden anyway
It doesn't care
It's just here to hurt you

You can't take it anymore
You scream your battle cry,
and charge at its direction
"Show yourself!" you shout

But it is not there
It has gone away
And so is the bad feeling

You take a deep sigh,
and embrace the new relief with a dreaded heart
Because you know it will not be for long
This is just the calm before the storm
It will show up again

*a story about battling constipation