The In Between
Sometimes I experience a strange feeling...
A Reverse Poem
Achieving calm is impossible when anxiety is present.
Sometimes I experience a strange feeling,
And for a moment, I can glimpse the light.
Assuredly, I am calm,
Believing that - surely - everything will be okay.
In those fleeting seconds,
Lifted above the chaos of doubt,
I am gently cradled
And I almost - almost -
Feel joy ...
But,
Feel joy
I almost - almost -
And in truth, I am not cradled
Lifted above the chaos of doubt.
In those fleeting seconds,
Everything will not be okay,
I am calm, shattered -
Assuredly, when I dread what is to come
And for a moment, I can glimpse the light
A known feeling often returns,
When I am anxious,
And sometimes,
I experience a strange feeling.
To be read top-to-bottom, then bottom-to-top
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Comments (9)
I like how this feels scattered, mimicking the mind when struggling with the back-and-forth of anxiety.
Exactly how it is! Skilfully executed, congratulations 🤗
I'm so happy to see another poem on the winner's list that talks about mental health!! Anxiety is something I've dealt with for years and this poem really hammered the feeling home. Thank you for sharing this and congrats on your win!!
Wooohooooo congratulations on your win! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Powerfully vulnerable, and relatable! Really lovely work, congratulations!!
Cool concept! Congrats!
Excellent!!! Congratulations on the runner-up win!!!
Congrats!!😊
Nicely done, Lady with a pen!