A few years ago

I had a panic attack

In a lift

We were five floors up

When it began to shudder


Since then I have avoided lifts

Either I do not travel

Or take the stairs

This makes life more difficult

But at least I stay calm


This is almost absurd in its performance

So I have take steps to remedy this fear

Lifts at railway stations only travel short distances

A maximum of ten two fifteen feet

So I always use them and ignore the stairs