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I fear you
August 31, 2014
My fingers tremble at your voice, and you point out that I'm not ok.
I admit to that, but that does not stay the shaking.
My breath catches and I fall down the lying hole.
I stumble, fumble, mumble my words and they trip over my twisted tongue.
I have much to say, but I've no way to say them properly.
I fear you.
Father.
I am afraid.
I am scared of disappointment in your voice.
I am scared of the anger in your eyes.
I am scared of aching sadness in your posture.
There is no pleasing what I cannot become for you.
I'm sorry.
© Adam P., Goleta, CA
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passion_poet19 GOLD said...
on Apr. 14 2015 at 8:36 am
i like this. its deep without really doing to much.
I've never stood up to my dad. I'm practicing my words.