Anxiety pumps

through my veins, causing me great

unease through my brain.

Silently, I panic;

Triggers, twist and churn my nerves,

afflict emotions.

I’m a mental mess

thoughts eroding the fabric 

of what’s left behind.

Shattered shell of me

remains, fighting for a chance;

Breathe in, and breathe out.

My medications

finally absorb throughout

erratic thinking.

Breathe in, and breathe out

the calamity calming,

restore back to me. 

Breathe in, and breathe out

Visualize a tranquil

scene to release me.

Breathe in, and breathe out

panic releases its grip

on me… Finally.