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You say I must be brave but how ? Trembling, with dry throat and lips Pressing on the button in the middle of the panel The door closes automatically a voice says "16th floor" Intense fear, palpitations, heavy breathing an sensation of suffocation I should have chosen the stairs ... suffers from Claustrophobia 05.02.2023 Sun :) - A-L Andresen :) Copyright © All Rights Reserved * The poet does NOT suffer from Claustrophobia

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 2/8/2023 2:04:00 PM

A fantabulous rendering and loved the descriptions in your poem. A FAV, good friend. Panagiota xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/7/2023 1:14:00 PM

I would hate to have phobias like these. M only fear is jumping out of a plane or some weird thing like that! Good one!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/7/2023 9:09:00 AM

Yes, that would be a horrible place to be if living in a person's shoes that has claustrophobia. I can feel the tension and anxiety that this person is feeling. Thanks for sharing and for your presence at my poem. Sara

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/6/2023 1:58:00 PM

"The Elevator" is filled with, what if. A great picture to go with it. Fear comes in all sizes/place. Have no fear, just tons of blessings..............

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 2/6/2023 10:55:00 AM

The sensations of claustrophobia are well depicted in this intriguing poem, Anne-Lise. Nice picture, too. :) hugs

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/5/2023 9:40:00 AM

Your poem speaks of her fear--succinctly delivered, Anne-Lise.

Fin Chuuk

Date: 2/5/2023 9:08:00 AM

I used to work with one who was very sweet but her space is not to be shared. Lol. Your poem is awesome.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/5/2023 7:58:00 AM

I know many fear claustrophobia and fear of heights, I'm lucky I don't suffer from either. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/5/2023 7:24:00 AM

Glad this is fiction although going to the sixteenth floor would make me anxious. Hugs. xx

Speaks Volumes

Date: 2/5/2023 6:44:00 AM

Intuitive poem Anne-Lise. Glad you added the note. The fantasy in a poem, is what makes it poetry. Beautifully written.