Can you imagine what it's like
When my anxiety makes its strike
My breathe speeds up, my heart is racing
I feel I'm running, though no one is chasing
I can't talk to people I don't know
It scares me just to simply say, "Hello"
It's not just stage-fright, it's not just a phase
I have to live with this condition, it's something that stays
I control myself when I public-speak
But look on the inside, you'll see that I'm weak
I like sharing my ideas, expressions, writing
But if I have to speak out loud, it's quite uninviting
I don't try new things, I'm scared of the unknown
Sometimes I'm scared my friends will leave me alone
Anxiety is an issue I struggle with every day
Maybe one day I'll chase it away
