fear is so commonplace nowadays.
it’s chaotic
.
like a virus, it spreads from person to person, unchecked.
some people succumb to
the fear.
let it rule their lives.
let it dictate their moves.
let it keep them quiet.
sadness follows fear.
follows like
death follows life.
and as i sit here,
too awake at a time that is far too late,
i swallow my tears and rub my eyes.
fear has started to rule my life
but despite me trying to push back,
I recognize
that it’s hard to feel worthwhile
when
fear
sets
in