Anxiety

I can’t breathe
I know that bad things are almost here
My peers stand ready to beat me down
Nothing can be done to assuage my fear

I can’t be still
I know another disaster is in the making
My peers refuse to offer me any respect
Nothing can be done to stop the quaking

I can’t talk
I know there will be no acceptance
My peers have dismissed all that I have said
Nothing can be done to end my silence

I can’t calm
I know their behavior will be satanic
My peers insist on continuing their abuse
Nothing can be to assuage my panic

I can’t see
I know their looks will be filled with disdain
My peers undermine what little respect I have
Nothing can be done to stop my pain

I can’t BREATHE
I can’t STILL
I can’t TALK
I can’t CALM
I can’t SEE

Can anybody hear my silent screams?