Dear, Anxiety Poem by Dashaun Rashod Snipes

Dear, Anxiety,
You're a shadow that follows me
Everywhere I go, you're there
Whispering doubts, stirring fear
You crawl into my mind
Like a spider in its web
Spinning worries, spinning lies
Filling me with dread
You make my heart race
And my hands shake
My breath becomes shallow
My muscles ache
You twist my thoughts
Into a tangled mess
Making simple tasks
Seem like a daunting test
You haunt my dreams
And steal my peace
I try to escape you
But you never cease
You make me doubt myself
And question every move
I can't seem to break free
From this constant groove
But dear, Anxiety
I won't let you win
I'll rise above your grip
And let my strength begin
I'll take a deep breath
And face you head on
I won't let you control me
I am strong, I am strong
I'll seek out the light
In the darkest of days
I'll find ways to cope
And to quiet your craze
Dear, Anxiety
You may be a part of me
But you do not define me
I am more than what you see
So I'll write this poem
As a reminder to myself
That I am capable
Of taming you, dear health
And when you come knocking
I'll show you the door
For I am not your victim
I am so much more
So dear, Anxiety
You may never fully go away
But I'll learn to live with you
And keep my fears at bay.

Authorship by Dr. Dashaun Snipes
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