Fearful

So much fear

Lurking darkly in the soul

Strength always was present

yet could not have shone through.

One look was only needed

To quell silent questions

When pain slowly crept in

and burrowed in so deep.

Each night, despair gave itself life

Each day was scarcely lived

Clouded memories barely lasted

yet fear is remembered years later.

There was no truth,

Only perpetuations of variance

Honor knew nothing of that life

and the spirit died each day.

Life was stolen in that time

Comfort no longer had a home

Security fell away to the dark

yet hope tried to survive.

War was fought within the self

Questioned how much can one stand

Rumblings of panic flooded quickly

and clarity burned through all.

There could be no great death

This was not a life lived freely

Facades crumbled to earthen cinders

yet time still needed to prevail.

Years later, the air breathes

Eyes bespeak freedom gained

Wastes of fear long gave way

and each dawn starts anew.