Flashing lights and warning signs popping up like ads,
A throbbing pain against my temple,
Stabbing in my chest as I attempt to catch my breath,
Gasping for air like there is a pillowcase around my head,
My heart beating like a drum at a heavy metal concert,
Trying to break through my rib cage as if trapped in a prison,
My body is overtaxed and my mind is failing,
I’m fighting a losing battle,
One that I’m afraid will cost my life,
There is nothing but silence around me but I feel like I’m in the midst of New York City on Christmas Eve.
I can’t speak so I just mouth the words,
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