These Words Scream

Anxiety

Anxiety,
I'm miserable because of you,
Making plans and not following through.

You have me feeling as though I am alone
I don't feel safe even in my own home

I see a stranger in the street
I want to say hi but too scared to speak

What are they staring at?
Something must be wrong...
Is there a stain on my shirt?
Is my nose to long?

I'm shaking, I must find and exit, I must retreat!
Here they come! Here they come!
Quick, I must flee!

People keep telling me that I'm fine
But I am not,
Not in my mind

A lump in my throat makes it so hard to swallow,
Pains in my chest consume me with sorrow
I lay awake, restless, hoping maybe,
Just maybe this will all be gone
Tomorrow