Holding On

for those who fear losing the fleeting good in their lives

I love it here

It feels like home

Even though I'm far from it

It's my safe place

Everything is familiar

I feel so much joy

It's my escape from real life

Where I'm not as happy

It's so much fun

Every second filled with excitement

Not a moment

Or a chance

To be sad or angry

It's incredible

But as my escape is drawing to a close

Fear is creeping back

I'm scared that I'll fall again

When I have to leave

I won't feel the joy 

And my pain will return

Even though love is here

I'm afraid that I'll forget

Once I'm gone

I'll forget the things that triggered my smile

That forced out my sorrows

I'm terrified that my first step out of here

Will send me tumbling back down

And I'll slowly drown

All over again

But because of my fear

I'm holding on tight

To these good moments here

Soaking up the feelings

Trying to keep them for later

Trying to make sure I remember

So that once I do go

I'll have something still in my grasp

Reviews

[Greg Agee]

I love good prose. This is excellent. Your structure and bridging. Give us the development of visuals. Partaking in the image you Jeff behind for us to savor. I'm a new fan