Phobia

Phobia

When they ask her what exactly she is
afraid of, she knows
it does not have a name.
It cannot be labeled, or
catalogued or studied or
enclosed within the sharp,
exacting edges of one word.

When they ask her exactly what she is
, she doesn’t know that either.
Doesn’t know the ins and outs
of worry, doubt; the face of fear.
There are two many faces
and too many questions
loud in her too-sharp ears.

Does she need medication
…………or meditation
or just the long slow sanctification
…………………….of another sunrise?

 

..

No thanks, I’ll stand.
(Kathisophobia)

I can give you a standing
ovation. I can stand up
for what I believe in. I can
shake your hand and look
you in the eye. I can help
you up if you’re down. I
can spin (the world) around
and around. I can place the
most important thing at center,
and run circles around it. Just

don’t ask me
to
sit.

 

..

Agoraphobic Triolet

I cannot go outside today.
Nuh-uh, no way, no how.
It doesn’t matter what you say.
I cannot go outside today.
The world’s a giant, scary place.
I’m going back to bed now.
I cannot go outside today.
Nuh-uh, no way, no how.

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This one was an invitation to Walt, to triolet with me. We like to trade triolets for days. 😉

All are prompted by NovPAD, day 6. 

 

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