“Worry worm”, that was her nickname
\nAll who knew her well, felt her angst<\/p>\n
First, it was the fear of crossing the road
\nThen, what if she forgot all answers in the exam?<\/p>\n
She refrained from exploring new places
\nWhat if she got lost and never returned home?<\/p>\n
She feared criticism and wore invisible chains
\nWhat would the society say, if she followed her mind?<\/p>\n
She surrounded herself with people, books, and food
\nHow would she handle loneliness, ill-health, and yearning?<\/p>\n
No meditation, positive thinking, inspiring quotes worked
\nWhat would she think about, if her mind mastered calmness?<\/p>\n
The tides of an ocean, continue endless, in their rhythm
\nThe rocking chair, is now still, free of a lifetime of angst<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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