Lillian Storer Poet I do not know?

Fear Is Draining

Swallowed fear down my throat 
In the whirlpool of my stomach 
Striking lighting in my chest 
Sending earthquakes along my skin 
Hair stands on end. Alert.
Fear. 
Draining.
Fears a draining thing. 
A fight for my sanity against evil that doesnt exist.
Labored breath fills the room 
That slams into darkness 
I.cant.breathe. 
A stale room filled with the scent of my own tears and sweat. 
Is this what dying is? 
Am i dying? 
Living?
Im living each day with another panic attack 
in my mind,
 im breaking.
I cant stop shaking 
I just wanna go home 
To simpler times 
Wanna rewind 
A place where everyday isnt dark 
But instead light is shining 
Where i wake up in the morning without 
Fear.
Fear.
Fear is draining

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Mpho Kgaswane June 18, 2020 at 3:58 PM Well written poem and delivers the message very well. Regards Mpho Kgaswane.

Shihabudheen Kumbidi June 3, 2020 at 1:18 AM good

David Smith May 30, 2020 at 6:02 AM We all have different ways of coping with fear. No one is immune but some have had the right friend at the right time to get them through. Also sometimes fear can be a life saver. I personally think control of one's breathing helps in milder cases. Best regards David in NZ Well thought out poem by the way.

Darlene De Beaulieu May 29, 2020 at 5:09 PM Hello Lillian Storer, Fear makes us frozen so much that we can not breeze. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Dave Timperley May 29, 2020 at 2:11 PM reminiscent of my childhood but even now, 74 years on, I still do not know why. Lovely work. Blessings. D.

Carol Mitra May 29, 2020 at 11:51 AM Beautifully written......You have brought out the essence of fear.....??

Phyl losophy May 29, 2020 at 11:37 AM Well written Lillian! I enjoyed the read. A perfectly painted picture in words of soul gripping panic...

Rebecca Cilliers May 29, 2020 at 10:06 AM Wow... Just very wow... I'm beyond speechless, this poem is really good... Adding it to my avs

Robert Johnson May 29, 2020 at 10:04 AM I felt the paralyzing crippling of fear from the very first line. Panic personified. Now left me catch my breath. <3

Anil Deo May 24, 2020 at 12:03 PM First 7 lines are perfect (poetry & philosophy). I like the hope towards the end, "Wanna rewind A place where everyday isnt dark But instead light is shining ...." (If u edit.rewrite, please add apostrophes & missing punctuation). As a poem, this is almost perfect, Brava Lillian. shalom from Dr. Deo (also a pastor). FAITH!