ANXIETY….
AT THE WITCHING HOUR,
usually around 4-5 am
The Lizard Brain kicks in
All the unnecessary worries
Damped down during the day
Rise like hellish demons from the deep
“Why did they leave so early
Is he angry with me
Did I say something wrong
Is everyone against me
I can’t stand it
Was it all my fault
What did I do???
I didn’t do anything wrong
I don’t think I can live
One more day like this
I can’t breathe
Will I die in my bed
And the animals go hungry
Till they eat me”???
*****
Sweating
Trembling
Gagging with fear
Throat closing up
She reaches for the loaded gun
Always cocked and ready
Beneath her pillow
Pulls the trigger, slowly
Shoots the Lizard!!!
*****
Takes a long deep breath
Pads down to the kitchen
In bare feet
Makes a cup of Tea.
MA©️. Summer 2018
