Waves

And the time came
When she wrestled Fear
Her strength coming in waves
Though she choked on its stench

It felt like a victory
So she celebrated
With deep solid breaths
And a cup of coffee

Seemingly within minutes
The next wave slammed into her
And she felt weak again
Unprepared this time around

Later
She laid upon the bed
Numb and shaky
Ears buzzing with awareness
At the quickening of her heart

Shhhhhh

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