Afraid

Afraid of what comes
Afraid of facts
Afraid of murderers to come sweep of my back 
Afraid of killers, afraid of psychics
Afraid of stokers, to come stoke me behind my back 
Afraid of rappers, afraid of all these actions
To take place, place in my torn into pieces life
I stand by the security guard 
To help me ease my terror 
I lift the sleeves of my blouse 
Ready to fight them back 
I increase my speed
Ready to kick their ass
I do all this
Just to prove
Afraid is something only felt to God…

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 8/17/2010 12:46:00 PM
Just reading this made me feel afraid such a moving poem : )
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Date: 8/17/2010 11:25:00 AM
this is a very nice piece, louzana. And thank you for your comment on my poem. :)
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Date: 8/15/2010 11:44:00 PM
Nicely written. It took me directly to a real place with real fear and violence. My son whos 16 says thanks to and was moved.
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Date: 8/15/2010 4:45:00 PM
afraid is the key,, and the out looks of being weak... enjoyed your poem,..p.d..
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Date: 8/15/2010 4:15:00 AM
Writing about it will help..Sorry that you are feeling all this or having to live a life where this is very real..Sara
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