Silence

when anxiety presses down on you at night

Silence

The silent is deafening,

Yet a swarm of bees.

My ears are softly ringing, 

Bringing me to my knees.

I know not what,

I know not why.

But the silence is enclosing,

Why oh why oh why.

I feel by heartbeat, 

Faster faster faster. 

Anxiety overcomes me, 

I am servant under master.

She closes in upon me,

Choking, shaking, in control. 

I am no longer capable,

She presses on my soul. 

But when she finally leaves, 

Oh what a sight to see.

The world is a-brightening, 

I can finally breathe.

I made it through the silence, 

I willed her away. 

Now if I could only hold on, 

Until the light of day.

The morning dawns,

Soaking in the sunlight.

The glorious rays near and far,

To protect me, my own knight. 

I hope the sun will stay for now,

I cannot bear to see her leave. 

But when the darkness comes again,

Breath, Breath, Breathe.