Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is that demon 
That crawls into your sleeping mind
And wakes you in the witching hours,
To toss and tumble and you find
Troubles growing unresolved,
While you imagine fingers pointing
This and that you did not do,
How awful you must be.

And in desperation, you turn the radio low, 
And pray your favorite prayer,
Until finally you drift to wake to morning dawn,
Spit at the devil
And make a cup of coffee.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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La France Avatar
October 18, 2018 at 2:38 PM
Sun and that night it all comes back, your poem screams of reality , well done ~
Godwin Avatar
September 15, 2018 at 3:46 PM
I understand this night time horror and related to each word you wrote, even the cleverness used to minimize such thought attacks. If time allows, please read my "Night Thoughts" (1st poem page) because I strongly believe you will find yourself there as much as I recognized myself here. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Wanter Avatar
September 15, 2018 at 6:05 PM
I read your poem, and you are so right. It seems to be a very common problem. Thanks for commenting.
Warrior Avatar
September 14, 2018 at 7:01 AM
The struggles continue...I'll take my coffee black please lol...great write Sunlite...love & light...^WW^
Sands Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 6:55 AM
Great one Sunlite. I can relate to this and like how you ended it too :)
Ashley Avatar
September 12, 2018 at 10:52 PM
Yes, Sunlite, you express this nocturnal phenomenon so exquisitely right down to your last two beautiful lines.. Love it and a fav! Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan
Green Avatar
September 12, 2018 at 1:06 PM
That sounds about how my nights go...most of time. : ) This was very good my friend. Love the last lines.
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