Anxiety washes over me
In a cloud of pure gloom
I'm not sure why
I suddenly feel
My heart begin to pound
Or my palms sweat
Until I find your face
In the crowd
Maybe I sensed your presence
In the midst of all these people
Maybe my heart knows
When it's in danger
Of being hurt once more
I refuse to allow you
To trample over my emotions again
Turning around
I walk away
From the pain.