ANXIETY

08-01-17

ANX-I-ETY
ANX-I-ETY

There ain't no place
For its unwelcome face
In modern society

The impropriety
Of anxiety
In todays society
Has me withholding this cry in me.

A shout-out for help
For understanding
For relief...
Leads only to disdain
Frustration of an imposition
Expressions of disgusted disbelief.

It's claws grab hold
And pierce like a knife.
It naws at your soul
Bringing nothing but strife.

Drowning on the inside
No one else can see
How I'm struggling to remain sane,
No one but me.

Can't show my struggle
Have to remain strong
Be the pillar of strength
For loved ones to lean on.

Afraid to give in
Afraid to let it be known...
Fear that once they see
They'll flee when it's shown.

It's my constant companion,
Taking villainous delight;
In increasing my worries,
Keeping me up all hours of...