the attack
internal and self-induced
blame placed
directed
harmful intent
inward eye
staring hard
into corners
vision
blurred
the target
just too close
distorted
ears
the hum now a
chainsaw
shaking voice
as the
tremors begin again
words choke
the flow of
air in the throat
pulse quick
a heart
beating far too fast
cycle started
the brain is caught
in motion
spinning
wildly
balance
intangible now
single minded
this is how
it begins
sole purpose
to simply
make it end
STOP!!
breathe
slowly
into and out
of the lungs
listen hard
beyond the
only thing you can hear
look deep
sit with the mirror
in hand
don’t run
even though
you can’t sit still
pivotal
moments
tick with the
pace of forever
choices made
will result
in the tone of your life
inhale long
slow breaths
all the way down
exhale all
of the pain
you are clinging to
let go
whatever it
is, it shall pass
lie down
and let the
calm fall upon you
