I can’t breathe easy what is that lump in my throat? there are no tears just a choking sensation… I do those deep breaths I need to go for a walk get away from the scene think it is an aberration being told what to do creates discomfort It’s my life, my world those words are a violation…
Sunday Writing Prompt “Emotions”
Reena Saxena 
I agree with everyone–I don’t do well when I’m told “have-to’s”. Apparently most people feel the same way…in the USA the news is filled with stories of altercations related to pandemic mandates.
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Close proximity for 24 hours must have led to so many rules and altercations.
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It’s just an unholy mess, I’ll tell you! And the really scary part is that I realized I’m not immune to the volatile emotions–I just keep better control on them than some do.
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You’ve captured the world we’re living in–in which we’re captured. Afterward, your verse will continue to be relevant whenever we feel repressed or otherwise closed in.
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Thank you for finding relevance!
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swallow
wrong
and cough
burp
puff
awful nose
more of a hose
geese honking
vee for victory~
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“Being told….” – such a lack of autonomy – a smothering feeling.
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True. Thanks, VJ Knutson!
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Most welcome Reena!
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Very creative, descriptive and well written.
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Thank you so much!
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