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His Hands
March 28, 2022
anxietys grip
a choke hold
that never lets go
my neck
forever in its icy hands
its cold breath
whispering
you will never
make it out
alive.
it takes over
like an addictive
drug.
the only thing
i think
i feel
i know
anxietys grip
a choke hold
that will never let go
© Vivian T., San Francisco, CA
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thatonearianatorgirl SILVER said...
on Apr. 11 2022 at 9:30 am
also I just realized I published this twice my bad haha
thatonearianatorgirl SILVER said...
on Apr. 11 2022 at 9:30 am
Thank you so much ily
swaggyserr SILVER said...
on Apr. 7 2022 at 10:10 am
As someone with chronic anxiety this is extremely relatable, you really captured how it feels to battle with anxiety.
My anxiety struggles inspired me to write this piece, and to let people know they are not alone with their struggle