Philophobia

breath in,
and out,
is this love?
that i doubt,

but if not,
well what is?
if it is,
then what gives,

i can't stand,
silent pleas,
in the eyes,
of churning seas,

for the fear,
of those blue eyes,
and my reaction,
when this un-love dies.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Brown Avatar
November 29, 2012 at 11:28 AM
A very belated congratulations in this Fear contest Jezabella. Love, Carol
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November 19, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Jezabella, Congratulations with your thought provoking poem In Tanya's "What's Your Fear?" contest. Have yourself a nice sweet day.. always~ PD
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November 17, 2012 at 1:30 PM
I really like the style of this one, Jexabella. An enjoyable read. Congrats on the winner list.
Johnson Avatar
November 16, 2012 at 11:14 PM
Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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November 16, 2012 at 9:45 PM
congrats on this fantastic win cory
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