fear takes such toll
making me huddle
rather than stand erect
restricting my limbs
when i should reach out
keeping me muffled
when, for once, i should speak
perhaps i should wait
until what is dreaded
touches me
instead of cowering
in anticipation
fear takes such toll
making me huddle
rather than stand erect
restricting my limbs
when i should reach out
keeping me muffled
when, for once, i should speak
perhaps i should wait
until what is dreaded
touches me
instead of cowering
in anticipation
MaryJane Nordgren
Author of the Nandria Series, MaryJane is a retired family practice physician who grew up in the Midwest but now lives in the Pacific Northwest.