Nerves & ScaresOne worth keeping

“Jumpy as spit on a hot skillet.”

Popping and hopping at the slightest thing.

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“Nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.”

Danger on every side, and it's all pointed at you.

“Sweatin' like a sinner in church.”

Deeply uncomfortable and sure everyone can tell.

“Shakin' like a leaf on a tall tree.”

Visibly trembling.

“Wound tighter than an eight-day clock.”

Cranked to maximum tension and ticking.

“Shakin' like a dog passin' peach pits.”

Trembling through an ordeal best not described further.

“When the scarecrow starts watchin' the farmer, somethin' ain't right in the field.”

The surveillance meant to protect folks now feels like it's watchin' them instead.