just this once

my tummy feels like it has been punched - maybe it is the food i have eaten (or not eaten).  

my tummy feels like it has been punched - maybe it is the navy blue that settled in the day before yesterday.

my tummy feels like it has been punched - maybe it is the change of seasons.

my tummy feels like it has been punched - maybe my expectations are recalibrating.

my tummy feels like it has been punched - maybe it is the pain i am carrying for those that are hurting or missing important people in their lives.

my tummy feels like it has been punched - maybe crawling in bed just this once and giving in to the silence that is screaming in my head will make me feel better.