Stress kills faster than demons, yes? Nicely done Anne-Lise. :)

Anne-Lise, great advice for those of us who worry. If the demons we have would lead us to do anything violent, we certainly want to quiet them. I can understand what you are saying, and I think many of us who have been hurt badly have demons to deal with. It takes exactly what you say...some time with inner thoughts, often with professional help, to beat back demons. I love the idea that we can deny their dark existence. They may always be there, but we can remove their influence. Smiles!!

Few folks understand negative forces for what they truly are. All negatives are entities. Which we have the innate power to simply cast out. Their winning game, to make us believe that we are helpless. Good one, Anne.

Great Tanka. Great advice.

So true, our inner conflicts!

Very well composed tanka, Anne-Lise. I like the word: frayed emotions. Enjoyed reading, best wishes for the contest.

Great advice in your tanka set

I enjoyed reading your powerful "Anxiety And Demons" write. You Have A Great Picture Here... "Good Luck" if for a contest. Hugs... Have a wonderful day/weekend writing away............