My Fear

Chills silvering down my spine
Cold sweat down my forehead
Trepidation coercing through my limbs
Teeth shivering; skin crawling
Pure unadulterated fear;
And then with great force
And beautiful agility
My husband
steps
On the little
spider!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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January 11, 2011 at 3:59 PM
Great Writing , what a build up for your husband to rescue you
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