It seems to come out of nowhere

This clawing at my chest

It tightens up my throat

And quickens up my heart

It makes me feel light headed

This clawing at my chest

It covers me in paranoia

And leaves me wondering why

This clawing at my chest

Makes me feel alone

When so many are around me

This clawing at my chest

Won’t let me escape

Seeking for the light

In the darkness that isn’t there

It’s this clawing at my chest

This reality that isn’t real

Yet, it is