I Am Only

I scream when my gut’s gored open.

I am only human.

I shriek when my eyes bleed dry.

I am only ape.

I vomit when my teeth tear tongue.

I am only mammal.

I spasm when my flesh peels fresh.

I’m only alive.

I seize when throat’s pried wide.

I’m only afraid.

I splinter when my brain’s wracked fried.

I am only sorry.

I squeal when my nails rip red.

I’m only confused.

I gasp when my last blood’s past.

I’m at least relieved.