Fear's Shadow

Fear
was following me, like my shadow,
the other day

no matter
how fast I walked  and towards what
direction
still before me, fear I saw

as the hours
were passing fast , one after the other,
fear:
taller grew
more menacing
and
more terrifying

knowing
not what to do 
my face, in desperation, towards
the sun I turned
praying
to see Lord's divine light

it was then that I realized 
fear's shadow had gone-
nowhere before me- was it to be
found!








© Demetrios Trifiatis
    06 APRIL 2020

faithfearsunfree verse

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Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/7/2020 11:44:00 AM

We follow God's path in all we do and at the edge of darkness we'll always see a beam of light that renews our spirit and the darkness and fear are cast r aside. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 4/7/2020 2:28:00 PM

Happy to see you commenting on it. Yes,. We ought to act the way you describe but unfortunately not all do that. Thank you dear Tom. Take care, please. Blessings.

Sandra Adams

Date: 4/6/2020 6:55:00 PM

it is natural to fear the unknown, when darkness falls in the shadows it is his light that will see us through... wonderful write my friend... hugs and blessings XoXo

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 4/6/2020 7:19:00 PM

That is my point dearest, Sandra! Thank you for kind visit and comment! Take care my good friend. Hugs xxx

Eve Roper

Date: 4/6/2020 3:40:00 PM

Nicely done, the fear of the Lord they always disappear. I like the verse,Demetrius, and beautiful photograph.Hugs and stay safe

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 4/6/2020 3:46:00 PM

You too stay safe my friend, Eve! God bless you and your family. Thank you for gracious visit and comment. Hugs xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/6/2020 2:12:00 PM

- Many feel the fear ... the shadows we see every day ... death takes too many lives ... nurses have to make terrible choices ... death roulette ... we must focus on what makes life meaning - We forget so easily that God will help us through life - A lovely poem for this day, my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 4/6/2020 3:36:00 PM

Welcome back my dearest friend Anne-Lise. I know , I know...! Thank you for your wonderful visit and comment. Take care of yourself. Hugs xxx

Paul Callus

Date: 4/6/2020 9:15:00 AM

A lovely and meaningful poem with an excellent ending, Demi. Unseen enemies are the hardest to deal with! ~ Best regards // paul

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 4/6/2020 9:26:00 AM

So pleased to receive your visit and comment dear, Paul! Thank you for your noble comment! Take good care my friend! Blessings

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/6/2020 6:34:00 AM

You are right my friend--fear can set in and grow--till rescued by the invisible hand.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 4/6/2020 7:50:00 AM

Glad to receive your visit and comment my friend, Vijay. The news from USA is ominous. I hope things will get better. Take good care, please. Blessings