Feel my heart palpitate
as it climbs up my throat –
choking my breath.
I’m in a crowd,
and I feel undressed.
Vulnerable –
scared out of my head.
My social anxiety
has pushed me
up against a wall.
Trapped in its clutches –
I’m twice as small
as that ant I see crawling
on the floor.
Hold my hand.
I’m sorry it’s sweaty,
but when you’re next to me,
the world doesn’t seem so crazy.
(Photo by Lauri Koski of freeimages.com)
Poet Rummager 
great expressive poem.
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Thank you! I appreciate your visits. xo
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Spontaneously fabulous, i love the expressiveness of this piece
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Very well commented and insightful, too! Thanks so much. 🌟 💫 ✨
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Your welcome
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Rolling on the edge, we all feel it once in a while.
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Absolutely! Thank you for your words of wisdom. 😊
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You’re welcome.
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As my hand makes a fist
I can feel the nails of my fingers
go rite through the other side
What is the it
I keep asking myself
The more I ask
The more my fists tightens
I see myself rather than being myself
I become the first of my fears
Great one Rose
Have a great weekend
As always Sheldon
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Beautiful. Well done, Sheldon. Thank you 😊
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As a person who struggles with everyday with compulsive disorders everyday. Let me say brava! This put words to some of the emotions and sensory experiences, I had and continue to have. Amazing Rose, as always.
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I love how your comments are thoughtful and share a small insight to yourself. We all struggle with some issue or another. I’m glad you were able to make a connection to my poem. It’s an honor having someone as talented as you are reading my work. Thank you very much, Anthony. ☺️💐
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*correction to my comment*: As a person who struggle’s everyday with compulsive disorders.
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There was no need for any correction. Your first reply was flawless. 😊
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Thank you Rose
You inspire me
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I’m touched by your words. Thanks Sheldon. You know you’ve inspired me, too. 🌸
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I just posted a new poem which you helped me to write
Please check it out
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I’m on my way!
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“Scared out of my head” — My new favorite line!
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But you’re never scared, monster😊 xo
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Everybody has that special person to support us. : )
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I hope so, dear Francis. 💋
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My Psychologist asked me what worries me, I said, “worry”. She laughed (GAD)
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That’s funny, but I sure can relate. 😀
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I think you may have just told the story of my life for me, which is great, because now I don’t have to tell it my own self. Ah, no, I’ll tell it. Beautiful work, Rummy. Always an adventure to read your writing; so honest and so powerful.
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You?! You’re the toughest leprechaun I know! Thanks for reading my work. That means so very much to me.
Would you email me, Oggy? Yayrperez@yahoo.com. I need to ask you something. No rush. 😊
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I recognize a pattern within the length of the lines. Almost looks as if the lines are your lungs contracting and expanding as you try to calm yourself of the anxiety… was this on purpose? Haha
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Are you sure you’re not a poet in disguise? 🙂 Yes, it was my intention to write the poem as if someone were catching his/her breath. I’m so happy you made the correlation!
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Haha I’m glad 😁 thought their had to be something deeper!
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Hey Rose, you inspired a Haiku!
When I was with you
I laughed, I smiled, I felt safe
No one else came close
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Matt, that’s outstanding and romantic! I love it. You’ve got to do more, man. xo
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I have to be in the right place and mindset and at the right time. It’s weird how that works.
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Just put on some Lou Rawls, and bam! — you’re in the mood 😉
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Oh , heavens these words come from above..through you!! You’r a star.
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Your words are lovely, Paula. Thanks so much! I’m blushing, and I look like a tomato right now. 😀 ❤
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Reblogged this on Crazy Pasta Child.
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Thank you Penney.
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This was a poem I could really identify with. Social anxiety is something I know all about. I get squished down so small by it, ants tower over me like dinosaurs.
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Haha! You’re the funniest guy — love your humor. xo
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🙂
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Social anxiety – not a nice space to be in. I can already feel the ants from the floor crawlito the skin.
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Ugh. Just as long as they’re not fire ants who bite, then you’ll be okay 🙂
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Uhh..still no 🙂
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Lol. Okay, I’ll tell them to leave you alone. 😉
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Overwhelming but so true poem! Keep it up with the amazing work and inspiration!
Zaria
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Thanks Zaria.
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Ahhhh u seems so gud with ur word’s really love reading this one….
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Ah, thanks so much Ajaz. ❤
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Here.
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Thanks darling T. I feel so much better! xo
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Reblogged this on Matt On Accident and commented:
Reblogging because social anxiety; Flytrap’s photos, and Rose’s rosy prose.
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An excellent piece of writing Rose. 😎
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Thank you, Alan! I’ve missed you to pieces — especially that amazing brain of yours 🙂
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Thank you so much Rose.
And you know that I do so enjoy
your wonderful writing. 😍
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Nicely captured, Rose – that rising surge of fear, the way the crowd presses in… Innocuous objects suddenly redolent of menace. And the comfort of another as an anchor lifts it at the end.
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Hi Poet Rummager. So nice to meet you. Great poem. Thank you for wanting to follow my poetry adventures. I am but a simple poet. Interested in all things paranormal. Writing a passion that has kept me sane and alive! So kind you liked my poems Inside! and Traffic Lights! Be Safe and Well. The Foureyed Poet.
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I appreciated your words here and the support you are providing others. I look forward to reading your words in the future.
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I appreciate your kind words! I look forward to reading your work, as well.
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