Panic

• Ebony Clague, Grade 9
• Short Story
• 2016

PANIC

Come on, now! Have another cup of my foolish cure.

Oh my, here comes the fluctuations in awareness, isn't life just wonderful? Just so wonderful, this spinning world.

Oh no, it hurts to breath. Exhale, easy now. The world feels dark, and it's killing me.

All this noise, I'm going to die, I'm about to cry, I don't know, I don't know, why don't I sing a song then?

Don't get angry, don't forsake me, I'll sing. It's painful, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, so cold, be still please.

Inhale quickly now, Why not have another glass it'll make you feel better, ah the dizziness, let me relax!

Pitt-er-patter in my chest.

Be still please! Pitt-er-patter, Pitt-er-patter, Pitt-er-patter, Pitt-er-patter. Don't look at me that way, don't laugh at me! I'll drink more.