Fear and I

They told me that there was nothing to fear, but fear itself,

And yet I’m sitting here, in the dark by myself.

Trying to hold on to the memories of what was once ours,

but even they are betraying me in this lonely hour. 

I try to grab on to the light, but darkness is all I see.

And I know it’s not right, but I wish you were here with me.

I don’t know what I would do, or what I’d say,

but know I’d probably beg you to stay.

Just for a moment, or just for the night,

although it’s wrong, it still feels so right.

For a while we'll pretend that you are mine,

And with your sweet smile, everything will be fine.

The pain and loneliness will disappear,

in the moment when I hold you near.

I've tried to deny my heart what it brutally craves,

but if i'm being honest, fear is all I have.

Not fear of losing you, for that is too late,

But fear of losing memories I don’t want to forget. 

 

They told me that there was nothing to fear, but fear itself.

And now we are sitting here, just fear and myself.

 

Reviews

[Jojo]

ahh i love the ending. I always say letting go of someone is so difficult. But the most difficult part is ever parting with the memories that person left you, in hopes that person still remembers you too. Misery loves company so we will sit with our painful memories and paint them yellow and hope that everything will turn out all right.

[sonnie ibadah]

Well said! The fear of letting go can make us prisoners of the past. Thank you for stopping by.

[Paul Bell]

Feel the fear and your troubles will all subside.
But the ultimate fear was double-edged.
Like the way you write.

[sonnie ibadah]

Thanks for the wonderful review Paul.

[BriBri]

Love it, the pattern of your speech is beautiful great Job Sonnie

[mae23]

I really loved the thoughts and feelings expressed in this piece. Very much enjoyed this.

[sonnie ibadah]

Thank you dear

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the honest thoughts in the poem. You made the reader feel the fear with proper use of description. Thank you Sonnie for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Vanlogh]

Very nice rythm! I like the way you tried to capture the feelings of a broken heart.

[sonnie ibadah]

Thank you so much ;)