'Fear In My Heart'

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When will it stop, this fear in my heart?
When will it stop, when did it start?
It dampens my spirit and scrambles my brain.
It gives me so much sorrow, it gives me so much pain.
My chest feels so tight, as if it could burst.
I feel so light-headed, will it get any worse?
My breath is so laboured I feel I might die.
My head feels so heavy all I can do is cry.
I've been here, I lived it so many times before.
It must pass, it will pass, of that I am sure.
So until then I will take each minute by minute.
The battle is tough but I'm sure I will win it!

Thanks to Sam for contributing this poem.

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Writing Prompts:

• Write about a time when you have felt fear in your heart (set a timer for six minutes). 
• Are you having, or have you ever had, a battle with mental health? If so, write about the experience and your attempts to win through. 
• Read Sam's poem again. Is there anything you identify with? Explore this in your writing.