Fear
A poem which personifies fear, which only wants to be validated and understood.
We’re in this together
but you don’t see it that way
To you, I am just something uncomfortable
that needs to leave
The more you try to push me out the door
the more I strengthen my grip
and double down
I know I’m exhausted
this useless back and forth
You insisting I go
me insisting I am where I belong
You see, the problem is not me
it is how you see me
To you, I am an enemy
to be conquered
If you would only open your eyes
and see that I am a part of you
You will never be able to
get rid of me
All I need
all you need
is one simple embrace
from one another
Take me in your arms
so that I subside
Tell me that you understand
I am not trying to hurt you
I need reassurance too
how calm I feel now
You understand me
which is so disarming
I will keep my name the same
but it will stand for something more
Next time you think
that you may
Forget Everything And Run
just take a deep breath
and instead we’ll work together
to Face Everything And Rise
