Anxiety

Wading through rushing rivers against the wind.In the middle of a forest,
passing the same tree four times
before admitting
you’re lost.
 
A young girl abused
for making chains out of
daffodils.
Strobe lights after your seventh vodka
shot.
 
Missing a step on the staircase.
Crib goch in the eye of a storm.
 
A hummingbird squawking
trapped in its cage.
 
Needles pricking your skin every time you
Smile
 
Fearing the dark,
Pressured by the light.
 
Losing your wedding ring.
 
Morning head rushes.
Riding a hump in the road at 40mph.

Soaking wet sleeves.
Fire scolding your eyes.
Swallowing shards of glass.
The crackle of pills.
 
Terrified to breath
in case your heart beats free
of its chains