The Effects of Stress

Stress
My hearts pounding
A steady thrum
That's drawing closer
A pain in my chest
With every single breath.

Stress
My hair is falling,
It pulls out in my hands
I cry as it wraps
around my fingers
with every strand.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Allison Avatar
August 8, 2014 at 1:13 PM
excellent write on two of the effects stress cna have on your body:-( Hugs Jan xx
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