Anxiety doesn’t discriminate
Irrational thoughts feel real
They visit at their convenience
Oh, how paralyzing they feel
The mind becomes a prison
Hijacks what is good
The ultimate exile
Of being misunderstood
An invasion A foreign power
With the intent of causing pain
Free to control our mind
As though it has free reign
The world remains so quiet
As suffering insidiously grows
When Goliath wins the battle
We suffer heavy blows
It’s about time we break silence
For those who feel they have no choice Reduce the stigma for our youth
Help them find their voice
In the United States, almost half of adults will experience mental illness. We can help change the trajectory of suffering by remaining informed and taking advantage of the willingness of our youth to engage in conversation.