afraid
to open the paper
if it just sits over there
in its little blue plastic bag
I’m safe
afraid
to turn on the t.v.
if it just stays dark
keeps it’s images and talk talk talk
to itself
I’m safe
afraid
to turn on the radio
hear that scary “we interrupt this program”
I’m safe
won’t even look at a.o.l. news
won’t
I can just
sit here
not knowing what’s happening
not facing
or
dealing
or thinking
or wondering or being
afraid
but
I
am
damn it to hell anyways
I am
on a lighter note. I have been thinking for a word for your poetry - couldnt put my finger on it, but it was on the tip of my tongue. La Belle got it..."spontaneous and true to live!"
i hear you, josie...don't be scared...you aren't the only one feeling like this. i have to be informed...i'd rather know than not. the news on t.v. scares me worse...especially since 9-11...on and on and on they go. the newspaper, i can read it once and throw it away. :) powerful, emotional write that many can relate to...((((((HUGS)))))) and let's PRAY FOR PEACE...love, karla. :)
i am scared about this war too, but i am relying on god to help us through. i pray each and every day for the safety of our country and our alllies and that terrorism will be stopped. prayer always works for me! :( good write that sheds lights on an all-too common feeling nowadays.... :(
"i am" excellent write...as we all find ways to deal........
Reviewed by Tony Nerone (Reader)
Reviewed on March 19, 2003
Hi, I am still sorry about my error yesterday. I want to say you are not alone with these feelings. But what is done is done. I worry for my Americans. I know I should worry about all, and I do. But my troops come first.
Your writing was excellent!!!
Hang in there Josie...this is so powerful..I can feel the fear..all of us are afraid of the future...but try to have faith...we are all in the same boat with this one...great write..floria
Forthright honest feelings many are sharing now...I guess I can only repeat the old adage, "There is nothing to fear, but fear itself" and hear you say in your usual sweet loving tone...Fu;-)hope I made you laugh;)!LOL
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on March 19, 2003
Oh Lady, I know how you feel, but you are a brave soul nonetheless, Josie. I love your poetry, it's so spontaneous and true to life!
love
tinka
on a lighter note. I have been thinking for a word for your poetry - couldnt put my finger on it, but it was on the tip of my tongue. La Belle got it..."spontaneous and true to live!"
Chrissie
Your writing was excellent!!!
tony