An uncomfortable situation

impaled upon a conscience stake
Worm on hook
twists left and right hoping
For escape
discomfort leaking from
Steel eye
milky in color and
Earth damp smell
obligation cinches fast and sure, release
Seeming unlikely
temperance of nature does not come quickly nor is often
Invited in
tongue, red raw with bit back
Defense, Explanation, Justification
sitting still and writhing
Without motion