The Common Thread

Are you terrified of spiders? Does a rodent make you cringe? Do you feel like fainting at the sight Of needle or syringe? Do you hide when there is lightning? Does a clown give you the shakes? Does your heart jump through your chest If you see scorpions or snakes? Are you anxious in a subway? Are you nervous when you fly? Does a crowded place convince you Any minute you might die? Whether real or just imagined We all face our private fears And the things we are afraid of Might get worse throughout the years. Though my panics may be different From the ones that cause you dread, We’re united in a tapestry With fear the common thread.