It plays in my mind
Like a song I have
Long since forgotten
But is still familiar
It lies before me
Like a treasure chest
I have seen before
But never had the courage to open
It beats in my heart
Reminding me of
Things I want to forget
But can never seem to
It fills my soul
Like sweet tears
That feed the need
But still leave me thirsty
It is fear
It is real
It is potent
It is me
I don't want to be afraid anymore.
A poem by Tammy� 2000