"i wrote this poem in reverse"

this is certainly novel. i get what you’re saying, too: i am often scared of my own mind, and i feel like i’m attacking myself. one thing i’ll say: i know you’re talking about your anxieties, but i wish you were a little more specific. who is the person behind you, and why do you fear them?

also, some of your letters are scrambled. i don’t know if that was intentional or not.

Really cool and creative. I hope your okay. 💜

em dniheb si i reaf noserp eht esuaceb

Forward, this would be:
'Because the preson fear i is behind me'

Just a small mistake, but otherwise, it's an interesting, unsettling piece. It almost works better as horror microfiction than poetry, I think.

I wonder if the final line is somewhat redundant? The speaker has already said that it sucks they don't get to have safety. Perhaps it would be stronger to end on the big reveal, like so:

eserever ni siht etorw i
reaf i nosrep eht esuaceb
em dniheb thgir si

I hope everything is alright, but assuming this was just an idea; it's amazing! It's such a mindful idea to show a plea for help with genuine rant included. It was a challenge to read, both because of the way it's written and subject it's on. I'd love to see some more like this! If you actually need help, I'm the most oblivious person who could've come across this.

Such a unique way yo letting your feelings out. I hope whatever you're going through will pass.

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the contrast of talking about talking about safety but you yourself dont feel it is great. Writing it in reverse just to have a peace of mind is awesome too

but this line here kind of messed up whilst your writing it.

em dniheb si i reaf noserp eht esuaceb

Fine a Cliff.