: poetry :

Fear

Why is fear so strong?
It grips in the dead of night as a leaf rustles outside
My mind quickly jumps from one thought to another:
Wild elephant, burglar, lion!
Beads of sweat rise over my forehead and I take deepening breaths
Plucking up courage I move to see what it was
Every move made seems to make an incredible sound
I search but see nothing in the night and so return to my bed
Why is fear so strong?

[ WiP ]

Nick Bailey 2002