Fear At The Door

Fear is gripping; like a magnet, it attracts me and holds tightly

Squeezing my lungs and causing dis-ease

It can enter my pores, my veins, my mind, my soul

If I invite it in like a lover who knows me intimately and strangely

Today though, I welcome it smiling

I know you; we are familiar foes

Let's sit and talk and digest what is lurking

When you are done, I will open the cage and set you free

I am free already and will continue at my will and with my desire

Visitors are welcome anytime here

My spirit is always open

Maybe a bit too fragile

It is beautiful when it cracks and bends and becomes something

Unpleasing to the blind eye

I think it is lovely

Come visit me anytime, old friend

I'll see you out after we are through

I know you have much to say

But today, your silence is appreciated.