i step into the shower.

i turn the silver wheel.

cold water runs down my hair onto my back.

it's too cold. i shiver. a feeling of █████ hovers over me.

i turn the silver wheel. again

it's too hot. i yelp. a feeling of █████ stabs me in the back.

i turn the silver wheel one more time.

i can't get it right. no matter what, it ends up being too cold or too hot.

a feeling of peace never comes. it stands by, never there to help me.

maybe there's no point in trying. i get off the shower.