student or elderly?
streaks of greys lined the hair,
and deep, dark rings encircled the sockets.
permanent etch of worry plastered on the matured face,
old...

more caffine, more caffine!

a hacking cough degenerates the weak trachea lining.
wheezing at the slightest exertion of energy.
frail limbs lifts the limp body.

"I must finish before going to the long awaited slumber"