Fear

The closet, under the bed, the darkness.

Sources of fear.

Children awake in their beds

Shivering, crying

A light to keep away the dark

to keep away the fear

Their parents checking under the bed

Nothing is there

nothing but fear

A tapping on the window

children running from their bedrooms

but it is only an old willow tree

It is only fear

To chose not to ride on the motorcycle

but you do not chose

Fear choses

and maybe for the best

because that motorcycle would have crashed

killing all the riders

You have fear to thank for that

Locked doors

boarded up windows

trying to keep out robbers

killers

trying to keep out fear

A test

to see If you will pass or fail

trying to pass

trying to keep out fear

To chose to cross the road

if you go against fear

and cross the red light

you will be hit

because fear controls you

and you trust it

and it trusts you

It makes your choices

It makes your life

Reviews

[Graysin Angel]

Yes, fear is strong. It is also the main driving force behind all beliefs.

[Jem Sagcal]

That was an amazing topic to write about. It makes readers think about such situations, and the flow of words was well crafted.

[EChaps]

As FDR said, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Nicely captured.

[Rob Santana]

Amazing topic to write about. Creative hard hitting piece, good job.

[Luna Valentine]

Thanks :)

[Trigorin]

This is really quite fantastic. Very relatable and vivid topic, and you've presented it very well. I looked for things to criticize but there aren't any - well done.

[Luna Valentine]

Thanks for the kind words :)