Heavy Clouds

Heavy chest, breath shallow, mind stuck in a gallop

Thoughts stampede, wild horses in a ballot

Every tick of the clock feels louder than my heart

Sweat beading like jewels, tearing me apart

Closed my eyes but the dark ain’t a haven

Waves crash inside, no peace, no saving

Pacing the floor, wear the carpet down thin

Boxing shadows, but they always seem to win

Anxiety’s a thief, it’s stealing my calm

Gripping my mind, got me reading my palms

Heavy clouds, heavy clouds, hanging in my dome

Trying to find my way back home

Stomach’s a knot, no sailor could untangle

Spiraling thoughts like a kite with no angle

Words get stuck, like gum on my tongue

Chest tight, ribs caged, I can’t run

Counting breaths, one-two-three, that’s my mantra

But the pressure’s in my veins, no escaping this contra

Sweat cold as glaciers, melting in my grip

Life’s a tightrope, and I’m losing my grip

Underneath the storm, I’m digging for a light

Fingers raw, but I’m clawing for the fight

Chains of my thoughts, they rattle and bind

But somewhere in the chaos, I’ll reclaim my mind