Clawing Anxiety

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Inner thoughts and anxiety clawing at her. Photo by: Lauren Geall

I have a fear of having to perform, 

It makes my emotions a thunderstorm.

 

The sensation within makes me ill, 

The feeling leaves me fragile.

 

I attempt to speak with weak breath,

Hoping and yearning for death.

 

My increasing worries are fueled by classmates,

Their judgmental whispers leave me in a bad state.

 

When all eyes shift to me, 

My horror becomes a reality.

 

Right then and there,

I am ready to disappear.