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My old friend is unsettling Looking, watching, listening Waiting for me behind every corner On every dark road At the end of every knock Behind every door. Why can't I just go to the store? I need to be armed. Just in case someone means harm You never know, you never know How can you know? What's waiting behind that door. I hear you've been worried I'm here again, with more Looking, watching, listening. Don't you know I'm your only friend? I've been here from the start. You try to ignore my calls, My breath on your neck You're playing against a stacked deck. My friend, don't you see? I've never left I'm here, I'm here, I'm always here. My hand is on the door. You aren't a friend; you weren't here before Looking, watching, listening. But now you're coiled like a belt Closing around my neck Tied to the railing Hung for all to see. My friend? You're my worst enemy. My friend would let me sleep. My friend would say stop to eat. My friend would give me space. You aren't my friend. I'm not opening that door. I'll slide in, quiet, like death on the floor, Looking, watching, listening. I'll keep your eyes fixed and dilated So you won't miss a thing We'll stop that noisy wheezing So you can appreciate me. I am your friend Your only friend that answers your calls Your only friend that sees your pain Your only friend. Your only friend. Your only friend, opening the door. My friends are gone, lost in the war. Looking, watching, listening, You've kept me company, Kept me warm. You've fed my hate Starved my love. Kept me inside, never late For my scheduled anxiety, Which fills every second. Every minute. Every hour. Every day. I'm too busy to answer the door. I'll let myself in, it isn't a chore. Looking, watching, listening I'll keep you company While you work on your schedule. We don't need to talk; I already know. I promise it won't interrupt Or alter your rigid plans. Staying inside is hard work Without an old friend. Let's get up. Open this door. I'd shut you up, if it weren't for your Looking, watching, listening. I have a friend made of steel and fire Willing to have a chat with you His voice is colossal with thunder He'll stop your talk. He'll stop your talk in a heartbeat. He'll –
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Mar 3, 2016
Mar 3, 2016 at 12:24 AM UTC
david-3
Scheduled Anxiety
My old friend is unsettling Looking, watching, listening Waiting for me behind every corner On every dark road At the end of every knock Behind every door. Why can't I just go to the store? I need to be armed. Just in case someone means harm You never know, you never know How can you know? What's waiting behind that door. I hear you've been worried I'm here again, with more Looking, watching, listening. Don't you know I'm your only friend? I've been here from the start. You try to ignore my calls, My breath on your neck You're playing against a stacked deck. My friend, don't you see? I've never left I'm here, I'm here, I'm always here. My hand is on the door. You aren't a friend; you weren't here before Looking, watching, listening. But now you're coiled like a belt Closing around my neck Tied to the railing Hung for all to see. My friend? You're my worst enemy. My friend would let me sleep. My friend would say stop to eat. My friend would give me space. You aren't my friend. I'm not opening that door. I'll slide in, quiet, like death on the floor, Looking, watching, listening. I'll keep your eyes fixed and dilated So you won't miss a thing We'll stop that noisy wheezing So you can appreciate me. I am your friend Your only friend that answers your calls Your only friend that sees your pain Your only friend. Your only friend. Your only friend, opening the door. My friends are gone, lost in the war. Looking, watching, listening, You've kept me company, Kept me warm. You've fed my hate Starved my love. Kept me inside, never late For my scheduled anxiety, Which fills every second. Every minute. Every hour. Every day. I'm too busy to answer the door. I'll let myself in, it isn't a chore. Looking, watching, listening I'll keep you company While you work on your schedule. We don't need to talk; I already know. I promise it won't interrupt Or alter your rigid plans. Staying inside is hard work Without an old friend. Let's get up. Open this door. I'd shut you up, if it weren't for your Looking, watching, listening. I have a friend made of steel and fire Willing to have a chat with you His voice is colossal with thunder He'll stop your talk. He'll stop your talk in a heartbeat. He'll –
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