Breathe

Fast, fast as it comes 
It arrives, never leaves 
Looping, no end or beginning in sight 
Frozen in place yet moving 
Deep breaths
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February 10, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Dear Olivia, you captured the essence of anxiety with haunting simplicity. The repetition of "fast, fast" intensifies the feeling of franticness, while "never leaves" adds a sense of inescapable pressure. The paradoxical "Frozen in place yet moving" perfectly embodies the internal struggle of feeling paralyzed yet somehow caught in a current. Your poem resonates deeply with anyone who has ever wrestled with anxiety, its brevity amplifying its emotional impact. Loved it! - Blessings, Daniel
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