WHAT?!! OMG,

Liz, I am like speechless, :O
I really can't fathom your words right now,
WOW, WOW, WOOOOOW

Okay...forgive me, I am trying to piece this together, understand this, capture my breath and try and explain my thoughts

I looooved the opening, It was so smooth and transitional, and that sadness and anxiousness was evident immediately, drew me in...

I shake my
head vigorously to
remove the
thoughts and
when that fails,
I scream.

^^This stanza really brought the imagery forth, I can picture you holding your head and attempting to shake everything out, and then screaming as you fall down, In anguish. Such deepness :(

I picture death
and mayhem -
chaos beyond
any reality, and
it's usually about
someone I
love.

^^Oh Yes, I can relate, that fear that someone you love will die and somehow you are to blame, those nightmares I have commonly... WOW

Unwanted also
uninvited, they
force themselves
in by ripping and
tearing off my skin
and flesh -

right down to
the very bone.

^^^:O OMG This made me tear up, I just felt the pain, that frightened feeling, being anxious and worried and not knowing what to do, to be falling apart at the seams and not being able to stop it

Liz, I just don't know what to say,
The ending was the hit for me, I really really hope this isn't about how things are for you right now, if they are, I am deeply sorry and send my love,
(I've sent it anyway)

This was one of those pieces that just broke into my heart and captured me, for that emotion was evidently strong and pure

I'm going to shut up because I dont know what else to say and I am rambling on and on

but OMG WOW, AMAZING
xxxx

Aww this is sad:(

I picture death
and mayhem -
chaos beyond
any reality, and
it's usually about
someone I
love.
^^^
I hate when this thought comes to me, I fell week.

Amazing piece, its perfectly written:)

I'm not quite sure what I like about this poem but it's really good and a little frightening :0) like a horror movie and very creative and imaginative,,I really enjoyed reading it,,ur a unique poet to me 5/5

I do not even remember how often I read this poem already, I simply can't get enough of it and I actually read it out loud too, trying to figure out the exact emotions this poem should be read with and I find something new everytime.
I mean the emotions in the poem are strong as they are, but some peoms need to be read aloud to adequately present them.

I actually had a few moments during the poem where I felt my heart pulling together, maybe it really is because of your vivid descriptions though I know there is more behind it than those words.
The end was definately a killer, I mean it is obvious that sooner or later the speaker would be tired, tired of how she is treated and tired simply because it is exhausting, but actually saying it is a meaningful step towards changing, but can it be changed or is it too late already?

Beautiful poem Liz, beautiful but so heartbreaking.

Something in this piece makes it unique.. maybe your tone, and oh my, how I was dragged like a maniac through all stanzas just because I can hear the words echo in my head. The start was rimmed with the anxiety tone of yours. It was tense in places, more heartbreaking in the end. It was like a wave of melancholy and a feeling of being lost, then in the end, I fell off after reaching 'I am done'.

Beautiful piece, Liz.

Liz- You leave me speechless.... I love this piece~

Woah this is a really good poem , and very sad too. . . but i love the intensity of it especially this verse

"I visualise these
disturbing thoughts
which penetrate right
through me, and
it's making me sick"

this poem really does show the weariness that you're feeling because of the horrific anxiety - nice title, and it's described very well, and I like how you ended it with that simple but yet powerful "I'm done" :)

Liz, Liz. I left my vote but not my comment.

I wanted to keep reading this piece and so I did. It's excellent.

" I shake my
head vigorously to
remove the
thoughts and
when that fails,
I scream. "

---This one is my favorite stanza, I like all of the stanzas but this one just shines.
"I scream", It's like screaming was left as a last resort and it seems like the scream did help somehow but those feeling are still there and they are tiring you. :(
A really powerful poem and a winner in my book as fatgiraf says.

Awesomeness in every line!!!

You wrote about something that I am sure many can relate with. There was a sense of darkness and haunting behind your words...I loved it! I was just sucked into your thoughts and feeling the emotions you expressed.

"I don't mean to,
but somehow
these images
just keep
exploding
in my head - "
^Great opening! You set the scene right away and don't waste time with fluff and fancy stuff.

"through me, and
it's making me sick."
^I loved how you ended the first line with "and" It leaves the reader anxious and anticipating what is to follow. It fit into the feel of your poem perfectly because when thoughts do expect our minds, we become anxious and not know what to expect.

"Unwanted also
uninvited, they
force themselves
in by ripping and
tearing off my skin
and flesh - "
^Ouch, I felt that. So much emotion behind your words and so raw. I can just tell this was one of those cathartic poems to release what you have been feeling.

Great way to end it. Simple yet to profound. I don't know how many times I've said "I'm done" but found myself back into the same cycle. I could tell this poem came from a dark place and I hope you felt a little better after writing it and purging all the emotions out of your system.

The only suggestion I have is the title. Anxiety is already horrific. I feel as if the title doesn't do the poem justice. Just leaving it as "Anxiety" would work as well.

I really enjoyed reading this, well done!

Awesome piece. Nominated.

Liz I am taken back the power in this piece. This poem seems so angry and raw. It made me think of your stuggle with OCD.

Faultless

5/5

When reading this I felt the chaos and emotional turmoil you've expressed !
well done : )

This poem is hands down one of my favorites to date from this author. What a heart pounding poem!!!!

The title: Powerful title! Anxiety affects many, and I applaud the author for opening up her heart and soul and sharing her struggles, thoughts and feelings about this "plague" upon the mind, Anxiety is Horrific and the title is perfect-

First stanza: The author touched my heart from the very beginning, expressing how she has no control of the images that explode from within. This is a powerful start to a very descriptive poem!

Second stanza: She then proceeds how these thoughts make her feel and I can feel her frustration.

Third stanza: Now I'm feeling the frustration starting to boil-

Fourth stanza: the visuals that she expresses for the ones she loves is heartbreaking and at this point my heart just broke-

Fifth stanza: What a descriptive stanza- She allows me to feel the pain and how it makes her feel, this stanza is the heart of the poem- WOW just WOW!

Sixth stanza: She continues to share a very personal and private pain and how it makes her feel and at this point I am so proud of the author for sharing and how she wrote this stanza is brilliant!

Seventh stanza: excellent closing stanza-

Last line: "I'm done" <------ enough said!

Closing comment: It's not easy, opening up your heart and soul and allowing the public to feel your emotions and struggles, I applaud the author for her powerful expressions within this piece and all I can say at this point is don't stop writing and sharing, for you have touched me deeply with this explosive poem! Well done, Lioness.

This poem is hands down one of my favorites to date from this author. What a heart pounding poem!!!!
The title: Powerful title! Anxiety affects many, and I applaud the author for opening up her heart and soul and sharing her struggles, thoughts and feelings about this "plague" upon the mind, Anxiety is Horrific and the title is perfect-
First stanza: The author touched my heart from the very beginning, expressing how she has no control of the images that explode from within. This is a powerful start to a very descriptive poem!
Second stanza: She then proceeds how these thoughts make her feel and I can feel her frustration.
Third stanza: Now I'm feeling the frustration starting to boil-
Fourth stanza: the visuals that she expresses for the ones she loves is heartbreaking and at this point my heart just broke-
Fifth stanza: What a descriptive stanza- She allows me to feel the pain and how it makes her feel, this stanza is the heart of the poem- WOW just WOW!
Sixth stanza: She continues to share a very personal and private pain and how it makes her feel and at this point I am so proud of the author for sharing and how she wrote this stanza is brilliant!
Seventh stanza: excellent closing stanza-
Last line: "I'm done" <------ enough said!
Closing comment: It's not easy, opening up your heart and soul and allowing the public to feel your emotions and struggles, I applaud the author for her powerful expressions within this piece and all I can say at this point is don't stop writing and sharing, for you have touched me deeply with this explosive poem! Well done, Lioness