Fear

F ear for the sake of fear itself 
E verywhere a possible threat
A ctive vivid imagination
R ealigned would be an asset

F anatical negativity 
O bstacles falsely conjured up
R ear their ugly heads at every turn

T ainted daunting outlook
H aunting with hesitation
E xacerbating apprehension

S cared of every nook and shadow
A versive techniques abounding
K notted fraudulent excuses
E vasive what if manoeuverings

O bjectionably lethargic
F ailure to launch and skittish

F arewell farfetched fabrications
E motional roller coaster
A bdicating my power to ghosts
R eadjusting my stance for strength



AP: 1st place 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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George   Avatar
January 12, 2018 at 6:55 AM
Very powerful and thought evoking portrait of fear in this sensational acrostic. Sincerely, Elaine
Gauthier Avatar
January 12, 2018 at 7:24 AM
Thank you, Elaine. I much appreciate your visit.
Gentile Avatar
January 11, 2018 at 12:14 PM
The evening news should read this, but fear gets them ratings! Well done, good luck xx00
Gauthier Avatar
January 11, 2018 at 6:56 PM
LOL - thanks, Mike. Most appreciated.
Schiavina Avatar
January 10, 2018 at 2:21 PM
Very well said! Fear is a tool of the devil.
Gauthier Avatar
January 10, 2018 at 3:59 PM
Thank you so much, Frances. You are so right... the tool of the devil !!!
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