alone in a crowded room

Alone in a crowded room

Voices all around
Too muffled to distinguish a single sound

People come and go
Can they see me, I do not think so

How can this be
When there are so many surrounding me

Should I drink
No, I must be able to think

Why can’t I be seen
What does this mean

Tears stream down my face
I have to get out of this place


© 2008 Bernice Burks

Fear

How could a word so small control the majority for one’s life?

As children, we fear our parent’s wrath, loss of their love, and the ‘boogie’ man.
As teenagers, we fear lack of popularity, not ‘making the grade’, and making incorrect decisions that affect our future.

As adults, we fear financial instability, substandard parenting skills, and lack of a significant other.

Why should we fear these things? They are unknowns.
What are we lacking in our lives that allow us to succumb to these emotions?
How do we conquer these emotions?

God

The love of God erases the doubts of the unknown. Within faith, nothing should be feared.

© 2008 Bernice Burks