Anxiety

There's no gradual realization, It hits you like a slap. It doesn't care where you are, Or who you are at that. fear claws through you causing bumps on your skin. And your friends ask are you okay? But where do you begin? Your throats closing so much you can't choke on tears. Your thoughts race Faster than the years. Sounds swallow you and you fight but where do you run? you're a creature of habit There's a lifetime of fear to be undone. Your hearts punching out your chest and somewhere you question why you live like this? And how long can you ask for others to be understanding While you hide behind a mask? When they ask if you're okay, and you say 'Yes, why'd you ask?'