Be Not Afraid

The title is Pope John Paul 2 mantra. It gave me the strength to let go...

Be Not Afraid

 

Thoughts are festering in my head;

I put the hoover to my ear

In a frantic bid to suck them out.

 

Life isn’t fair.

 

I didn’t ask for this but it happened.

 

Will it end on New Year’s Eve?

Or maybe on Valentine’s Day…

I might feel better on my birthday

Or will the cuffs be removed

For Independence Day?

 

I look at the calendar

I have days marked out

But days come and go…

 

I remember John Paul’s words

“Be not afraid”

They say: courage is fear holding on a minute longer…

 

I let go the branch

And I somersault through the air

Freefalling �"

Not knowing where I’ll end up

Not caring �"

For the first time in my life.

 

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

" look at the calendar
I have days marked out
But days come and go…

I remember John Paul’s words
“Be not afraid”
They say: courage is fear holding on a minute longer…"
A splendid read and write...Thank you for sharing...:)

[Maria Ni Mhurchu]

Thank you very much Sami

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure...:)

[Doug]

The first stanza is so amazing. This is such a beautiful piece of art.

[Maria Ni Mhurchu]

Thanks for that Doug.

[Gene Denham]

"Or will the cuffs be removed" - nice imagery. Very moving piece.

[Maria Ni Mhurchu]

Thank you very much Gene.

[Rita L. Sev]

So much frustration felt in this piece. Some thoughts do just that - fester in our heads - until we let them consume us, or we let them go. I love that your inspiration was the words of John Paul II. Well done!

[Maria Ni Mhurchu]

Thanks Rita.

[Jack...]

I really enjoyed this. To free fall into life not knowing what to expect and not really caring. very nice.

[Maria Ni Mhurchu]

Thanks Jack.

[ANTO]

Fear can be so debilitating Maria. You certainly write as if you are getting to grips with it.
Very nice write.
X

[Maria Ni Mhurchu]

Thanks ANTO

[Betty]

I love this poem. "courage is fear holding on a minute longer". Sensational indeed!

[Maria Ni Mhurchu]

Thanks Betty