Fear

Fear--entangling me,
ensnaring me,
with cold hands,
twisting my heart,
tearing at my soul.

Hiding inside,
it moves and
breathes.

Paralyzed,
I stop thinking--
it takes what it wants,
leaving me shaken.

Alesia Leach © 9/10/2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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