Anxiety
an ever-present tightness in my chest
a worry in my head
a companion I ignore and push away
deny is real
run over, past, around
but rarely through
rarely talk to.
So today I say
Hello anxiety
I see you anxious one
I see that tightness in your chest
That story you are making up in your head
Rather than scold you, I invite you to sit down for some tea because,
“Compassion directed toward oneself is true humility.” (Simone Weil)
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7
Susie Grade 