is it the Dark I fear or the Unknown?

(original upload found here: http://truml.com/profile/poetry-detail/97323 )

As the Darkness supresses me 
I drown in my panic and fear 
Its not the Darkness that scares me 
Its the Unknown of what’s near 
My breath is stolen by the wind 
wishing for help, I cant shout out 
The darkness rendering me blind 
And I run flailing all about 
As I finally reach the light 
My eyes burn and my lungs open up 
I feel like a bird taking flight 
My fear is once again, covered up 
As I walk, head bowed in silent shame…

Author's Note

not recently written was written at about the 03/01/2012