“Worry worm”, that was her nickname
All who knew her well, felt her angst

First, it was the fear of crossing the road
Then, what if she forgot all answers in the exam?

She refrained from exploring new places
What if she got lost and never returned home?

She feared criticism and wore invisible chains
What would the society say, if she followed her mind?

She surrounded herself with people, books, and food
How would she handle loneliness, ill-health, and yearning?

No meditation, positive thinking, inspiring quotes worked
What would she think about, if her mind mastered calmness?

The tides of an ocean, continue endless, in their rhythm
The rocking chair, is now still, free of a lifetime of angst