Insidious

Insidious.
This is.
This overwhelming ache.
This constant need to feed you.
Soothe each shiver,
calm each shake.
This unstoppable addiction,
that drops me to my knees,
to fulfill your every desire
without a thank you or a please.
This consistent mind obsession.
This enmeshment in your cause.
And the knowing we're unhealthy
gives neither of us pause.
This parade of red flags waves boldly.
This apparent colorblind.
For, within our arms of co-dependence
true independence is hard to find.