OCD is like
smelling smoke
somewhere in your house,
but you're unable to
find the fire.
Still. . .
you just can't shake that smoke smell.
You search
and search
and search again
and again
because maybe
you'll find the fire
and stop it from burning down
the whole house.
In truth,
there is no fire.
The smoke is just the thought
that makes you, the house,
feel unsafe.
You are safe.
But. . .
you still smell smoke
and worry
about the fire.