Gideon’s Challenge

/ Twist the Leaf

IMG_4673Anxiety

Knee bounces
hard and fast
as sit and try
try try try
to breathe
but the air
won’t come
and my heart
pounds faster
as it climbs
into my throat
but can’t get past
the scar tissue
to find sanctuary
in my mouth

Photo © ZenStatePhotography

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