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Gripping Anxiety

I struggle with you On and off daily Perplexed Moment by moment You cause me grief Tugging at my heart strings Wrecking my mind Battles with my thoughts Leaving me feeling weak, confused A nervous wreck I struggle to free myself To free my mind, my heart, my soul To walk away from your tight grip Squeezing my life out But still, you hold on to me Holding on, keeping me bound, trapped But I will not stop fighting Fighting to break free Released from your grip Released to breath again Released to new found energy No more Anxiety No more I am free...

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James Edward Lee Sr.

Date: 12/24/2018 12:55:00 AM

Wow!!! splendid write Write on. Enjoyed this verse very much... James

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/27/2018 7:06:00 AM

This happens so many times, it amazes me but you have expressed it admirably, Karen. "I struggle to free myself To free my mind, my heart, my soul To walk away from your tight grip Squeezing my life out But still, you hold on to me Holding on, keeping me bound, trapped " and they DO FEEL TRAPPED.

Karen Edwards-Gregory
Date: 10/30/2018 7:27:00 PM

Hi Caren, thank you very much for your reflections. I pray for all of us struggling with anxiety...