The Battle

The suffocation
moves in again
I told it to stay away
the last time it rolled in

But so little does it listen
to my painful plea
Instead it chooses
to overwhelm me

So I try to be patient
and wait for it to pass
But it breaks my heart
like rocks to glass

A disease that takes
my smile to tears
A plague
that infects
my hopes with fears

© 2011, Alison Taylor


I do not know many people who suffer from anxiety. I know there are many  who have it, but keep it hidden. For many, it is embarrassing. People worry it shows weakness. People worry they will be judged. People with anxiety just worry in general.

I have struggled with it since the age of 19. It comes and goes. I never really feel like it is under control, but I find comfort knowing I am not alone and that God will someday take all my worries away from me, and I will find nothing but peace in my soul.

Until then, I hope you know you're not alone.