Anxiety



It starts with a flutter
beating like a hummingbird

Anxiety takes hold
paralysis sets in—I'm stuck

Thoughts fly around me
A whirlwind I can’t control

About this poem

Anxiety is an incredibly powerful emotion that can often feel overwhelming and out of our control. Writing this poem was one way to explore some of those feelings in a creative and empowering way. I hope that this poem resonates with you and helps you find your own unique ways to express how you are feeling. Whether it's through poetry or another creative outlet, finding ways to express yourself can help you accept and cope with anxious thoughts and feelings.

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Submitted by on March 23, 2023

Modified by on March 23, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme XX XX XX
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 155
Words 27
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 2, 2, 2

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