The
anxieties of
my day build:
an empty stomach and
caffeine overdose guarantee I won’t
easily focus in Greek today. On
Academic Row, I’m convinced every laugh overheard
is at my expense – it follows me to
my dorm room. When I work, focus eludes me,
making one verb conjugation take an hour. What is relaxation?
All I know is the tightness in my chest, shallow breaths,
and innumerable bodily aches. Neurosis sleeps at the foot of my bed;
She wakes me by gripping my heart, a loyal companion at the very least.
Some days I wish She would at least take a day off, but then
She’s been with me for so long, I’m not sure how I’d fill Her space.