Fundamental Flaw

Optimism portrays a false hope,
the only thing to fear is fear itself.

My insides felt heavy, like someone was testing my rib cage by stacking books upon its outer layer.
My heart was vividly drumming, over taking every other sound.
Shivers that compel trickles down my spine.
My throat was strain, caused by either compression or expansion.
Asphyxiation, now there's a lack of air.