Fear

In the darkness it lurks,
In the shadows it creeps.
In my nightmares I see it
And it terrifies me.
When will it leave me?
I don't want it near.
It's a four-lettered battle
We all know as fear.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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August 24, 2014 at 8:54 AM
Excellent, powerful write about a subject that cripples most of us! Fear is one of our worst enemies. Thank you for sharing this poetic gem! Pandita
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