Karen Edwards-Gregory Poet Blank verse

Gripping Anxiety

I struggle with you
On and off daily
Perplexed  
Moment by moment

You cause me grief
Tugging at my heart strings
Wrecking my mind
Battles with my thoughts 
Leaving me feeling weak, confused
A nervous wreck

I struggle to free myself 
To free my mind, my heart, my soul
To walk away from your tight grip
Squeezing my life out
But still, you hold on to me 
Holding on, keeping me bound, trapped 

But I will not stop fighting
Fighting to break free
Released from your grip 
Released to breath again
Released to new found energy

No more
Anxiety
No more
 
I am free...

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James Edward Lee Sr. December 24, 2018 at 12:55 AM Wow!!! splendid write Write on. Enjoyed this verse very much... James

Caren Krutsinger October 27, 2018 at 7:06 AM This happens so many times, it amazes me but you have expressed it admirably, Karen. "I struggle to free myself To free my mind, my heart, my soul To walk away from your tight grip Squeezing my life out But still, you hold on to me Holding on, keeping me bound, trapped " and they DO FEEL TRAPPED. Karen Edwards-Gregory October 30, 2018 at 7:27 PM Hi Caren, thank you very much for your reflections. I pray for all of us struggling with anxiety...