befallen.

i can feel your eyes

that look you have

swings an axe

i am defenseless

powerless

in your gaze

i am trained

to fall pale

as a tidal wave

of anxiety rushes over me

any confidence i have

melts off of me

my self-esteem

falls to the ground

cold sweat breaks

and i've never felt so sick

all that is hopeful

dangles in front of me

things i am capable of

become taunting reminders

of all i haven't done

you strip me bare

and freeze my bones

while torching my skin

have i spent everything?

is there anything left?

your tragic eyes

take it all away

...