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Anxiety:
Hands shaking, thoughts swarming, breath not reaching; just breathe, just breathe.
I can’t get it out of my head, it’s like a hurricane up there.
Am I alright?
By the grave I saw the nightmares
That moment my soul grew nagging.
Instead I uncovered my worries
That moment my soul grew gnawing.
Little blue round creatures of comfort.
Blanket your body with a feeling in which there is
no word.
Slip away.
Let it slip away.
I found my way. I found my way.
I am compassionate
Not self-compassionate.
I am empathetic
Not self-empathetic.
I am loving
Not self-loving.
I am caring
Not self-caring.
I must take care of myself.
never censor the dirty words.
unleash the violet memories of
your violent childhood:
lilac frocks and pomegranite seeds
and leftover boo-boos
because sometimes
daddy couldn't see you
