It loops back around
An emotional paralysis
My chest constricts
My very being quakes
A tight burning sensation
A frustration and desire
To do better, to be better
Choking on fear and doubt
It stings my eyes
Marks my cheek
Bound in a single tear
Expelled but still lingering near
This is my entry for the 50 words challenge which can be found here:
https://steemit.com/fiftywords/@jayna/fiftywordchallenge-roundupandnewstoryprompt-qrmqqlsuo0
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