OCD A life with fear Uncertainty at its best As my mind races and races I can only pray for rest Relentless thoughts cause crippling anxiety A moment of silence Maybe that will set me free Am I too fat, to loud to brass Will they ever like me A question I always seemed to ask Am I failing as a mother My thoughts they told me so They need me to be strong But the demons told me no I hid behind a smile A laugh a strength not there You saw something fake The real me, too afraid to share This was my reality The world I knew too well I refused to be defined by this Now my life a story I want to tell My thoughts will NOT consume me Try I’m sure they’ll do But thoughts that’s all they are I will overcome and be made new Fear you’ve had control on me For far to long now No longer will you define me I make this my solemn vow The future is uncertain But I know this oh so well I will continue everyday to be A better version of myself With God by my side Medication and counseling in hand I WILL continue to overcome Each day getting stronger My life I take command By Me (Hilary R)