Fear

Shadows creep
Far and near.
As one heart beats,
Anxiety runs rhythms
And takes front roll seats.
I hear the screeching, 
The howling, and
The silent yelling

Of the darkest night.
I spin out of control.
Inside my head

Are winters, so cold.

Time withers.
Doubt sinks in. 
My face is brushed

With danger, 
It heats red.
Hot!
Darkened pathways
Follow moonlit
Rays of hope.
I breathe.
I am not dead.
My cold chills
Follow raised hairs.
I look forward
I look backward

Everywhere,
Over my shoulders!
Trust has gone.
I sweat
And I swear.
Deepened thoughts

Follow overthinking.
I cry, I hide.
Nowhere is abundant,
It is all around!