Fears

FEARS
Wandering thoughts while half asleep
Waiting for ghosts that come back  to creep
In my mind, while squirming in bed
Woke up and shuffled , bury my face deep

Dishonesty haunts my spirit in slumber
Inches from face putting me asunder
With every breath, he lies there awake
Dancing  with the wind, surrounding my breadth

Throbbing heart that skips so fast
Bile piling up, counting, keeping a mark,
Fingers clutching hair, while toes are numb
With soul so tired, groping, resigned

Reckoning, fleeing from truth,
Squinting, moving,  crying in shrill  voice,
Though in quandary, deciding to move on,
To settle the confusion without affectation

Pallor sweeping countenance with fear
Head bowed down before a  council in circle
Waiting for judgement, becalmed by quiet,
Of liberating step, I dared to take.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Agustin Avatar
December 23, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
A   Avatar
March 23, 2016 at 10:12 PM
Maria, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
O'Leary Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 1:53 PM
A nightmare while half asleep... jarring poem!!
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January 16, 2016 at 6:11 PM
Hi Maria, enjoyed reading the words you poured on your poem. Have a wonderful day. **SKAT**
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