Introducing

The Anxiety Monster


He's an untraceable terror

who triumphs over sleep

interrupts love

and terrifies life.

The sneakiest bastard I know

giving no warning

as when he'll invite him self in

to my head

to my guts

to my heart

and seemingly hold on for dear life.

He alienates me from any possible peace

watching as I sweat

shake

alone

uncomfortable

collapse able

gasping for my own heart back

a strand of sanity

so I might beat again like everyone else.