Hemaphobia

Blood trickling down his skin,
And I was frozen solid.
I could not come to his aide.
Hemaphobia can be a big pain.
There stood my brother,
Aged three-and-a-half.
He wanted his big sister 
To get him a band aid 
And a kiss on the wound.
But, I stood frozen in fear.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Kendrick Avatar
October 5, 2016 at 4:42 PM
In only ten lines you have created magic with this winner…Way to go poet friend..Congrats on you being in the winners’ list..Sara
Rabura Avatar
April 12, 2016 at 2:06 PM
nice write. But there is always away to conquer fear- face it,and it will be no more
Allison Avatar
April 12, 2016 at 1:52 PM
Great write Kaitlyn - I don't mind blood but have needle phobia:-( hugs Jan xx
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