Claustrophobia

written for Inspiration Think Tank group

 

 

CLAOUSTROPOBIA

THE FEAR OF ENCLOSED PLACES

 

THE TIGHTNESS OF THE CHEST

THE RAPID BREATHING

THE FELING OF THE WALLS

CLOSING IN ON YOU…

 

AN UNFOUNDED FEAR

ALL TOO REAL FOR SOME

 

ELEVATORS

          CROWDED ROOMS

                   PEOPLE AND OBJECTS

                             VERY CRAMP SPACES…

 

 

WHO IS TO SAY

THAT IT DOESN’T exist

 

It is something

          I, myself deal with

                   Every day of my life

                             And being small doesn’t help.

 

Reviews

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I have to say I really relate to this cause I do have claustrophobia... and you describe it so well... well the fear is real, I know where mine steams from and yet it doesn't help me... i got stuck in a closet once playing hide and seek as a kid and i am sure that is why I have it... I even once stayed on the 22 floor of a hotel and still took the stairs... fears are a part of human nature whether they make sense or not. Wonderfully written.

[Wunderlich]

I really like how you define claustrophobia, then go on to describe it. The descriptions are short, concise, and flow very well. Great poem.

[Emily Elizabeth]

I can relate to this too! I wonder why its so common?
Anyway, this is a vivid and compelling poem that really shouts out to you and grabs you. Its very strongly written with a great pace for the subject. The ending line was a brilliant touch too!
I hope oneday the strains of suffering from it become less and less for you. :) *hugs*

[Celtic Cat]

omigosh you have NO IDEA how much I relate to this... so let me tell you!!! I used to suffer from it myself, and yes, being 5' tall does NOT help!!!! When I was in grammar school we took a trip to the Empire State Building... and our elevator got stuck. Talk about an attack of claustrophobia! It was bad enough I was squished into the back corner of the overpacked elevator... I don't know how I managed to keep my cool till they let us out.

Someone taught me to look up when it comes on.... at a rock show I think it was... and darn it if it didn't work... suddenly... there was air... and being smooshed between hundreds of sweaty fans became more pleasureable than scary. Thank goodness.

I'm so sorry you're still living with this... I know the horror of it.
Excellent piece!!! Thanks so much for writing and submitting it!!!