Friendly with anxiety

You took me by surprise
I didn't see you coming
You took my breath away
I didn't know what was happening

My head went into a spin
My palm's feeling tingly and sweaty
My chest just can't keep up 
My heart started beating faster and faster

You hung around, you stayed too long
Lurking in the shadows, getting in my face
You hung around, you took over my life
Invading all my thoughts, stamping on my pace

My eyes saw your danger
My ears heard bad things too
My throat closed up tight
My legs waited for your call

You thought you should be my only friend
Letting no others in
You camped out in my stomach
And partied in my head

I want more now
I'm opening up my door
I'm ready, slowly
I'm seeing that there's more

Peace and calm are waiting now
Challenge can come with ease
Comfort can be found in other places
Hanging out with me

Sharon Rooke