Anxiety Tableau

Nerves can play havoc
worst type of prison
one’s life is a hell
just the simplest thing
sets off an alarm
slave in ironclad chains
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Dietrich Avatar
March 30, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Oh I missed this one. I like it a lot. Anxiety hurts so many people
Kerr Avatar
March 30, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Thank you for reading this work and your approval. H
Kendrick Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 6:34 AM
Yes, I agree anxiety is one horrible bedfellow. Great way of expressing it to understandable levels. Sara K
Kerr Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Thanks for your visit and your observations. Sara, Howard
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