I'm afraid today I went to a parade Children were all around One complained to her teacher She wanted something to drink too It isn't fair that guy gets a pop and we don't I'm afraid I made her jealous I'm afraid of being alone Why won't anyone call me I'm afraid of being in public I'm afraid they'll see me staring at them I'm afraid that I don't have enough money I'm afraid I can't afford to fix my teeth I'm afraid I can't stop eating crap and drinking pop I'm afraid to go walking by myself I'm afraid of my new neighbors I'm afraid of my family I'm afraid of big dogs that bark I'm afraid of my landlord She is always snooping around Especially in the parking lot Slow down, this is not a street! When I was little I was afraid of ghosts I was afraid of Bigfoot I was afraid of the bullies at school Things were much simpler then I'd trade those fears back then for the ones I have now In a New York minute!
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Posted: Oct 2012
About this poem:
With Halloween approaching, thought I'd share some things that I'm afraid of, there's plenty more, that's for sure!
We all have fears... but we can rise above them all Hope when you go out today you'll be feeling like a giant and scare Fear away!
Thanks Macradlof, I'm afraid I have to tell you I enjoyed reading it dear!
windyweatherlySan Francisco, California USAOct 6, 2012
mc thank you for sharing this inherent nature of man. I remember when I was afraid of the attack of more powerful country and the eruption of third world war. But now, it looks like life itself is born of natural fear but we tend to slide to acceptance and then fear is no more...Thanks..
orientalkoru, thanks for the comment. I like that you can scare fear away, sounds awesome!
Poetlover243Bath, Pennsylvania USAOct 8, 2012
I really liked your poem. You're able to admit your fears. I have fears too. Like not growing old with someone. Like not being able to go out on a date once in my life.
Poetlover243, thanks for your comment. I wish you much luck in your search for a woman to date. I have only asked a woman out once, all the rest asked me out or were the result of friends setting me up on dates.
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Great write Mac...So true...I truly am afraid of walking in public.
Take care
but we can rise above them all
Hope when you go out today
you'll be feeling like a giant
and scare Fear away!
Thanks Macradlof, I'm afraid I have to tell you I enjoyed reading it dear!