Fear

what danger lurks
that scares me out of my mind
I nervously await to see
what is going to happen

my blood runs cold
as it rushes from my face
this cold sweat trickles
down my spine
leaving it's imprint on
my shirt

do i face this fear?
or hide the rest of my life?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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