Anxiety

Happening again
I am reeling
impotent to change
the way I’m feeling

racing thoughts
cannot breathe
panic envelops
no reprieve

chest heavy
fists are tight
anxious, scared
fight or flight

unable to run
wanting to hide
frozen in place
pain inside

body shaking
I close my eyes
no one there
to hear my cries

I am ill
there is no buffer
in distress
alone I suffer