The Journey Inward

"Zzzztt!"
Button pushed,
Blood cold,
Heart racing,
Mind swirling,
Trauma reignited.

No rational thinking,
No reality check,
No pros and cons,
No now or then,
No phoning a friend,
Just fear.

Safety,
Find safety,
Quickly,
By any means,
On your own,
Get out now!

Photo:  Hopewell, NJ.  7.8.24 by LA