Panic

Thoughts moving at a high speed
As my heart increases its beat
Just one second for all
For me is a burning eternity

Intensity increases rapidly
The sensation of cessation sought after
Out of reach is a clear mind
Counting demons to pass the time

As the moment comes to an end
The thoughts conspired do not
Rotting my sanity from the inside

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i experience this in my older age...the moment passes, but the panic, the negative thoughts...they remain...and it is not fun...they tear away at the deepest part of the mind...
second stanza has really excellent alliteration in the first two lines...
j.

[Broken Soul]

I'm glad you've stopped by, but it saddens me you can relate. Maybe one day we will find peace with those moments.

[Green]

I find myself reading this over and over again. Weirdly enough, I think my favorite (is that the right word?) part is the last line, "rotting my sanity from the inside"; it's just so relatable to me.

[Trouble]

"Counting demons to pass the time."

Perfect.

[Tinabells]

I have experienced this kind of panic but I'm working on being calm at times like this. Nice penned.