Shall I Not Be Afraid

If I weren’t afraid I’d forage ahead,
Run through the forest like a wild boar, red!
I’d crush all the foliage barefoot and bled,
Never looking backwards, but focused ahead.
I’d wait for the darkness for its better to hide,
From the trailing vultures circling my life.
Then I’d make a wildfire and attract all that be,
While I run for my life from sprint to a spree!
I would stop just at dawn-
Surveying the track I had worn,
No direction insight into the path I might right,
But come just a feeling, a strength from my gut,
Shall I not be afraid to stride forward my strut!


Date: 9 September 2019
Sponsored by:  Line Gauthier
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
October 2, 2019 at 8:22 AM
Oh I love this! It is rich. And that last line ...A fave! xomo
Pappadogiannis Avatar
October 7, 2019 at 12:16 PM
Thank you very much, Maureen. xxxxx
Adams Avatar
October 1, 2019 at 6:33 PM
i like the way you penned this one, it shows the reader fear behind the power of your words...hope to see more poems from you...:)
Pappadogiannis Avatar
October 7, 2019 at 12:17 PM
Thank you kindly for your inspired words, Sandra. Much appreciated!
Mcconnell Avatar
September 21, 2019 at 3:37 PM
Fine piece Francesca, good rhyme with nice imagery too. How's life in SA? Have happy memories of hols on garden route in '07 and '13. Life good here in Scotland, Gordon
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October 1, 2019 at 12:06 PM
Thank you very much, Gordon. SA currently is a little hectic with the crime. Many of our beautiful scenic routes have been destroyed, either by natural weather or by riots. I'm glad all is well there is Scotland. Take care
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