It was dark
and the fire burned.
Lena knew it was only a matter of time
before she lost her mind.

Her sister was a wild one
even though her body was
oh so frail
oh so frail.

Shana was living
on borrowed time.

And yet,
she acted as if
she was healthy.

Lena knew the truth.

Shana was in denial.

Her body was failing
Little by little
bit by bit
piece by piece.