#8 - The Emotional Intensity of a Dead 9 Volt

Even if
there is a charge
inside
a dead
nine volt
it holds
about as much
as i can divulge
of my pathos
which "run deep"
but i really hate to share
cause sometimes i feel
that i have
the emotional intensity of a dead 9 volt battery

better used for throwing
to generate some energy
because it has been fully used

it powered some gadget
forgotten and left on

there is still a purpose for the object
and a chance for recharging
but something says to trash it
or just leave it in the drawer
so the next time someone needs it
they only find it dead

even when it heats
or sits for long enough to build some charge
i need to drain it
fast as fast can be

i'm comfortable in this knowledge
it makes me feel okay
to have the emotional intensity of a dead nine volt battery

even if
that is a lie
at this point
it doesn't matter much
i'm still far too afraid
to use a voltage meter
and determine if
there is something out beyond
for me to power
with the nine volt
that is a simple written equation
for my own emotional current

i'm probably not
the only one
with
the emotional intensity of a dead 9 volt