In the midst of laughter and shared tales,
A shadow lurks, invisible to the eye,
Whispers of doubt, like persistent gales,
Echoing fears that quietly amplify.

Faces around blur into a sea,
Each gaze feels like a piercing glance,
The heart races in silent plea,
For peace, for calm, a fleeting chance.

Words are heavy, a tangled thread,
Trapped in a web of silent screams,
A simple hello fills with dread,
As anxiety shatters hopeful dreams.

Yet beneath the storm, strength abides,
In quiet moments, courage grows,
In this silent battle, the heart decides,
To find the light where the darkness flows.