My Greatest Fear

I fear no man nor any man's intent I am not afraid of fire or of flood The Devil can keep his phosphorous scent And I am not moved by another's blood I pride myself on having a brave soul I risk my life in pursuit of freedom I fight for man's rights as a common goal- Grandpa died on the field at Antietam But when I'm alone and put down my gun Darkness and darkness alone is my fear I speak not of the darkness of the sun - It's the absence of Sense that brings a tear I see a coffin lowered in the ground In dirt that has been dug and sanctified I am alive inside and hear no sound - No light, no smell and I am terrified I waste little time on this baseless fear I fight today's fights and forget that dream But now and then that darkness brings a tear - I bite on my fist to stifle a scream 9/29/2016 for contest Your Greatest Fear