A fist that hammers in my chest A rising tide that fills my lungs A forceful blow that takes my breath A scavenger that steals my tongue Anxiety Anxiety An avalanche of baseless fears A hurricane of pure distress A steady ringing in my ears A strange compulsion to obsess Anxiety Anxiety A monster waiting in the black A chain of worries round my spine Subtle as a heart attack Debilitating by design Anxiety Anxiety