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A Feeling of Fear

The air is dry, and each breath is a struggle.
My feet feel heavy and shackled,
Like a bird in a cage, I feel trapped, 
Unsure of what’s happening, I'm frightened.

My heart beats like a drum.
fast and hard,
In this storm, I am searching for a 
ray of light.
While inside of me, a monster is consuming my soul.
A voice in my head screams, This is 
Fear. It’s taking control.

In this endless climb, the ticking 
clock taunts,
Courage leaves and a cold shiver 
crawls down my spine,
A knot in my stomach tightens,
I closed my eyes and in a whisper, I murmured, “Whine or wine?”


By Zyrool

Copyright © Zyrool Gifford | Year Posted 2025

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Deb M Date: 8/21/2025 4:12:00 AM I hear your words loud and clear Zyrool and l felt the fear in your words. Irrational fear is debilitating and frightening to experience. Such a well written poem my friend…..Debx Login to Reply Zyrool Gifford Date: 8/21/2025 10:35:00 AM Thank you so much for the read, means a lot, Deb. I believe they multiply. Sending Blessings your way my friend. Have a wonderful weekend.

Hilda Greenhough Date: 8/16/2025 3:46:00 PM May fear be abolished. This poem is a great insight into irrational fear. I like the metaphors too. Login to Reply Zyrool Gifford Date: 8/17/2025 6:39:00 AM Thank you for the read and your lovely words. Sending blessings your way, my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 8/10/2025 11:33:00 AM Hello Zyrool i think you need a glass of wine. How was your weekend? Your friend, Hugs. /Darlene/ Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 8/11/2025 3:37:00 PM Hello Zyrool, You are welcome. yes wine does sound good. . Enjoy your week my friend. Hugs. /Darlene/ Zyrool Gifford Date: 8/11/2025 6:02:00 AM Thank you for dropping by. You’re so right Darlene, wine sounds good. Wishing you a wonderful new week ahead my dear friend.

Rowena Velasco Date: 8/8/2025 11:03:00 PM You nailed the tension, and that ending gave me a grin. Login to Reply Zyrool Gifford Date: 8/9/2025 3:17:00 AM Hello Rowena, thank you for the read, glad it brought you a grin. Wishing you a wonderful weekend, my poet friend. Stay blessed.

Eileen Manassian Date: 8/6/2025 6:55:00 AM You've described this monster so well. Fear visits us all. I like the analogy of the cage. It's hard to break free. Thanks for sharing and thanks for your visit to my page. Much appreciated. Login to Reply Zyrool Gifford Date: 8/6/2025 7:45:00 AM Thank you so much for the read and your lovely words, Eileen. Means a lot. Wishing you a wonderful day, fellow poet.

Valsa George Date: 8/4/2025 8:51:00 PM Fear is an indomitable enemy, hard to conquer. It strangles our senses, leaving us powerless. The physical and mental changes of one under the grip of fear is powerfully delineated. Login to Reply Zyrool Gifford Date: 8/4/2025 10:59:00 PM Thank you for the visit and your comment, Valsa. You’re so right Fear’s grip is powerfully delineated. Wishing you a wonderful rest of the week, my poet friend. Stay Blessed.

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 8/4/2025 11:06:00 AM Hello Zyrool, yes what is felt is fear. The tightness in the stomach is not comfortable. i get this in the stomach. It last a very long time there. It is uncomfortable. Hugs my friend. Darlene/ Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 8/5/2025 11:21:00 AM Hello Zyrool, Thank yu Zyrool. I wish you the samey friend. Hugs. /Darlene/ Zyrool Gifford Date: 8/4/2025 10:48:00 PM Thank you so much for the read and your comments, Darlene. Wishing you a great rest of the week, my friend.