Whispers of the Soul

Anxiety

A Thousand Tiny Fears

A thousand tiny fears, like whispers in my ear,
They gather in the corners, and suddenly they're here.
The creak of a floorboard when the house is still,
The shadow in the hallway that sends a chill.

What if the phone rings, and it's news that I dread?
What if the words I meant to say are left unsaid?
The feeling of forgetting, a key left behind,
The worry that I'm lost, though I'm barely confined.

What if the food I eat isn't safe to consume?
What if the party's awkward, an echoing room?
The glance of a stranger, what does it imply?
What if I stumble over the words I supply?

The ticking of the clock as the seconds draw near,
The pressure of the moment, the weight of my fear.
What if I don't measure up, not good enough,
What if I'm just pretending, life's never enough?

What if the day is sunny, but my heart feels gray?
What if the laughter fades, and joy slips away?
The fear of connection, what if I can't try?
What if I reach out, and they turn a blind eye?

What if the dreams I chase are just too far to touch?
What if each step I take leads to a painful crutch?
A thousand tiny fears, they blossom and bloom,
A garden of worries that fills up the room.

But in the midst of chaos, a voice starts to rise,
A whisper of courage that quiets the cries.
For every fear that lingers, there's strength to be found,
A reminder that even in shadows, hope can abound.

So I'll breathe through the tiny, the overwhelming throng,
Embrace every fear, for I know I am strong.
Each small worry may fester, but they don't define me,
I'll gather my courage, and let myself be free.