My Box of Fear

My Box of Fear

I compromise my indifference with misery
Oblivious to my restrain
Afraid to linger into the unknown
Beyond this box in which I dwell

This is my comfort zone
My only clasp of what I can retain--my life
I am protected by normalities
My destiny is easier to formulate

In this box of fear, I can control what will happen
Outside this box, I have to relinquish the power
Giving it to someone or something else
That I can NOT compromise with
And release my freedom

I shall not leave
For fear is what binds me to these four walls
Unknowing of what lies beyond
Or how to face the obstacles that I may encounter

Understanding that I could be so much more
That this entrapment in which I live can be different
This journey could be less of a struggle
Better, happier, easier.....

What I give so easily give away
Because of this belt of dread that I wear
Just to stay in my box of fear
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Lamoureux Avatar
March 18, 2021 at 6:35 AM
I am currently reading a book by Edith Eiger titled The Gift. It has a really good chapter on Fear. I think everyone has fears to differing extents. For those of us who have endured trauma, it can play a significant role in our lives.
Brown Avatar
August 1, 2012 at 8:31 PM
A pleasure to read your poetry this evening Tammy. I am happy I was able to read some poetry tonight and so glad yours was among the poems I am reading. Love, Carol
Andresen Avatar
August 1, 2012 at 11:17 AM
A well done poem Tammy, enjoy it. - oxox love Anne-Lise :)
Susan Avatar
August 1, 2012 at 7:26 AM
"belt of dread" - great line. fear can definitely immobolize us. good metaphor :)
Madonsela Avatar
August 1, 2012 at 6:46 AM
very cool poem really enjoyed how you founded the write on the box. though i think you should sometimes step out of the box , u'll never know what awaits for you there. *smiles* Ron
Dietrich Avatar
July 31, 2012 at 9:23 PM
wow, a poem that reveals much about its writer. This is a great read!!
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