Paralyzing Fear

The inability to speak rushes over me

faster that an athlete runs.

my body quakes 

and. my body shivers,

from the withdrawal of stability and comfort.

As the dark pupils of many

burrow deep into my soul,

all goes still.

As if i am both impaired from hearing and movement.

suddenly, as a bell sounds time speeds back up.

and like a dream, it was all my imagination.