Stress
Overwhelming.
Consuming.
Darkness.
Depression.
Chaos swirling
I am winning over you.
Your mind is mine
I have a grip
I will not let you slip.
You will not leave my hold
I'm too big for you to conquer.
Listing.
Waiting.
Weight on your shoulders
You can't do it all
But you will try
And I'll be there to watch you cry.
Tears streaming.
Heart beating.
I am here, rejoicing in your pain.
You've settled down
But I still have my crown.
Don't drown.
One assignment done.
You can't do it.
Another one done.
You can't do it.
And another and another.
As I squirm and think to myself
"She can't actually do this can she?"
Warrior pose and a stretch
Down comes espresso.
You can't do it.
I look down.
I am shrinking.
"You can't do it!" I scream.
Clinging for my grip on her
I try not to let her slip.
I am diminishing.
I see light!
I am gone.
Vanished.
Over.
Through.
But I will be there
Lurking in the corner.
Waiting
For that moment of weakness.