I Was Afraid Until

A Poem

Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash

I’m afraid
When you look at me can’t you tell
It must be invisible to all
A trembling in my innermost spirit
Rises up
As does my anger
The sense of dread is overpowering
A nightmare
Yet I’m awake
And the sun is shining outside
But all is not well
Aren’t you aware of it