you breathe and eat and grow. And that is how you know

hear muffled sounds in the distance.  it’s always the ears first.  feel a slight breeze on your bare neck.  your hairs dance like they just don’t care.  open your eyes a crack.  take note of the blurry silhouettes around.  they will be sharp in time.  run your tongue over the adhesive on the roof of your mouth and wince briefly.  open your mouth.  take a deep breath.  leave no air in the room.  exhale.  you’re the victim.