My War

For many years I've battled
Almost each and every day
A raging war inside of me
That does not go away

So many things to deal with
No matter big or small
My mind tells me it's hopeless
And prepares me for a fall

All through the day and into night
My battle forges on
What do I have to do for this
Misery to be gone

This war brings forth emotions
Like panic, woe and dread
And on the days I'm at my worst
I wish that I were dead

My mind and body ravaged
By this unrelenting war
I'm left a worn and broken shell
Who can't fight this much more

Over twenty years I've battled
This thing that I've called war
But now it's time the truth be told
And bring it to the fore

My war is call Anxiety
More common than you know
When hidden deep inside of you
It may never, ever show

But when panic strikes or lashes out
Rearing it's ugly head
Breathe deep, relax and remember
This feeling soon will end