Whisper of Fear

March 17, 2020

Fear waits around every corner In every dark alleyway Behind the eyes of every stranger Sheltered in the unseen and unknown

A shadow lurking in the dark Whispering in your ear The predator, waiting for its prey To let down its guard

But fear keeps us safe Reminds us not to get too close It's easier to let fear take hold To shut us off from the world

It's only trying to help And it's hard to get close Trust and happiness are gifts Ripped away as soon as they've been given

Fear tells us how much we'll suffer It whispers from the dark To remind us not to get hurt That it's not worth the price

That's the choice of the whisper Stay safe alone in the dark Or risk the pain of getting close for a fleeting moment of happiness