Fear

It’s always the fear 

that gets you

To pull off those heavy 

blankets 

And take reality for what 

it’s worth 

To cash in time to face what 

is not under your control

Every morning 

The story goes

We reach into the closet

Pull out a costume for the day

Pull it tight against our soul 

Wrap it nice, sealed shut 

 All of this 

To go out there            

And be able to face the world. 

– A. Garcia