FEAR
Laying in bed
It's a quarter 'til three
Out of the blue
Fear's sneaking up on me
This old familiar feeling
I know so well
Feels like I'm trapped
In my own personal hell
A feeling of terror
There's just no way out
I'm laying still
But I just wanna shout
Just wanna scream
Or run outside
Somehow shake this fear
But there's nowhere to hide
Am I going insane
Am I going to die
My heart's pounding
Not quite sure why
Pains in my chest
Thoughts are racing
I'm exhausted
Whole body's aching
After awhile it's all over
The panic is gone
Trying to sleep
But leave the lights on
Will it come back
Gotta be ready and prepared
But what can I do
Besides being paranoid and
scared
Poem by Jen
April 17 1999
