I was in 1st period.
It was presentation day for our final assignment,
A slideshow of our lives
And thank you to the people who helped us.
I poured my soul into my presentation,
With my favorite song in the background
Over my carefully thought out thank you slides.
I heard the song I picked start playing
And the photos flashed across the screen.
Suddenly, I couldn't breathe.
My chest tightened,
Constricting my ribs against my lungs.
I gripped at my shirt trying to release the pain,
To let oxygen fill my lungs again.
I felt my heart bang against my fingers,
Spastic and rapid.
This is amazing!
A girl next to me says.
I couldn't see her face,
Her features blurred together
As my body begged for air,
The only thing I could make out
Was her curly blonde hair that framed her face.
I wanted to reach out and grab her,
Beg her to help me.
My thoughts were out of control,
Trying to keep a grip on reality
That was slowly slipping away from my sanity.
I need to get out of here,
I'm going to pass out,
People can't see me pass out.
I'm going to make a fool of myself.
I start to sway in my seat,
And then as suddenly as it began,
It stops.
I can breathe,
My heartbeat calms
And my vision returns.
Everyone is clapping.
My presentation is over.
I offer what I think is a smile
To my applauding classmates.
It's over
I tell myself.
It's over now.
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Escapism
PoetryThis is a collection of poems I've written throughout my life showing my journey of mental health struggles, unhealthy relationships, my struggle with Christianity, and eventually finding some peace and happiness in my life. Before reading, please n...
