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If I Weren'T Afraid

If I weren’t afraid I would run toward the mountains. Backpacking, hard and fast, with my sleeping bag and such. I would hitch a ride with sixty-five strangers, Getting to know them, making them my friends, Exchanging phone numbers and letting them sleep on my couch. But I would insist on sleeping in their yard, Not caring about snakes or spiders, Welcoming them too Not being afraid any more. Written: 9-13-2019 Contest: If I weren’t afraid Sponsor: Line Gauthier

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Alkas Poetry

Date: 9/14/2019 4:10:00 AM

Remarkable way of looking at life and the world ... it is a rare thing for someone so fearless ... I wish you good luck and peace ... salute alkas

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/14/2019 6:31:00 AM

Thank you my friend. I leave it all up to someone who knows me better than I know myself. Smile.

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 9/13/2019 9:39:00 PM

I'm with Nina on this one... you are frighteningly fearless! ;P

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/14/2019 6:32:00 AM

I run toward people with my arms out never expecting anything less than a hug. I am pretty sure I have hugged convicted killers and maybe even cereal killers.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/13/2019 8:36:00 AM

Can I be afraid for you? I would avoid the 65 strangers. I’m sure 64 of them would be lovely, it’s just that one that worries me. A good entry for the contest.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 9/13/2019 11:33:00 AM

I have been known to pick up hitchhikers with my children, so be very afraid for I am fearless.