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Fictional Poem for Poetry Contest Sponsored by Andrea Dietrich 08/18/24

I Am Fear

Confined to my home, night and day, housed like a prisoner for twenty years. My Agoraphobia will never go away. Dark thoughts trigger copious tears, I’m terrified of leaving these walls of gray.
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Binneman Avatar
December 1, 2024 at 9:14 AM
Knowing the fear, I absolutely absorbed every word. Thank you for sharing x
Dietrich Avatar
August 29, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Loved this one. Gosh, I had almost given it second place. If this were a contest simply on a phobia, this would have taken top prize! Congrats to you
Allison Avatar
August 29, 2024 at 4:36 PM
thanks Andrea x
Kendrick Avatar
August 26, 2024 at 11:18 AM
I've heard of this illness which usually follows a traumatic event in a person's life. It would be horrible to feel that fearful of going outside to enjoy nature. Thanks for sharing your contest entry with us. It reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K
Allison Avatar
August 29, 2024 at 4:36 PM
I know several people who really struggled with fear during the covid pandemic:-( hugs jan x
Crandall Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Nice take on fear - frightful and sad. That was me for a little while after COVID, but not anymore.
Allison Avatar
August 29, 2024 at 4:35 PM
I know many that struggled after covid :-( hugs Jan xx
Lane Avatar
August 20, 2024 at 7:38 AM
That's quite a name for fear. I love my home because it's a sanctuary, but I cannot imagine living as though imprisoned there of my own fear. Good entry, Jan.
Allison Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 4:55 AM
I do like my own sanctuary of home - am blessed to have my hubby too for company but i know of several people who have been scared to go out especially after the covid pandemic, hugs jan xx
Kitchin Avatar
August 20, 2024 at 3:27 AM
Jan, a great poem and description of fear. -Hugs
Allison Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 4:54 AM
Thanks Tania:-) hugs Jan x
Buhagiar Avatar
August 19, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Perfect description of this illness. Hugs.
Allison Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 4:53 AM
Thanks Victor, hugs Jan xx
Elliott Avatar
August 19, 2024 at 2:06 PM
Hi Jan, my very best wishes for the contest with this poignant poem on agoraphobia. Hope your week started off grand. :)
Allison Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 4:53 AM
my week has gone from strenght to strenght, i have the same lass agreeing to illustrate my next book and am getting closer to choosing and writing all the poems - I will go with 366 like in my first book A giggle a day .. can chase the blues away:-) hope all is good with you too:-) hugs jan xx
Cunningham Avatar
August 19, 2024 at 12:40 PM
It's a terrible condition Jan, well captured in your verse. We take so much for granted, doing everyday things that others struggle with. Tom
Allison Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 4:51 AM
I know many have struggled especially after covid:-( hugs jan xx
Rodgers Avatar
August 19, 2024 at 5:31 AM
Dear Jan, Being a counselor I can easily concur with your well inked poem. It is very had for those who have great fears to overcome them easily. Hope you do well in the contest! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Allison Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 4:50 AM
Oh gosh Daniel that must be a very intense and difficult job, I am sure you make such a difference to people's lives. hugs jan xx
Alhemaidy Avatar
August 19, 2024 at 2:01 AM
You are big lovely poetess in my view dear sweet lovely Jan :-) Get rid of negative thoughts and obsession, please.
Allison Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 4:50 AM
It's a pure fictional poem for me but i do know how debilitating agoraphobia is and sadly many have suffered with it since the covid pandemic:-( hugs jan xx
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