Poetry For Everyday People

Fear Evaluation

I am terrified
when I close my eyes
and I can't hear
BB King
playing
sweet Lucille,

I am terrified
when I close my eyes
and I can't find
one peaceful image
one soft pillow,

I am terrified
when I close my eyes
and I can't reach words,

I am terrified
when I close my eyes
and I can't sleep,
time, memories, reality,
eaten me,

I am terrified
when I close my eyes
and I see too clear
my bones quiet
my bones quiet.
















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