“Anxiety”

Short definitions in verse — words and ideas defined in 25 words or less, #35

Paul Gallagher
Nov 4 · 1 min read

Anxiety is a knot
constricting, not fastening,
too tight to unravel alone.

Unexpected when compressing,
but always familiar.

Tightest at life’s loudest,
loosened by hope.

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