The Fear

 

The Fear

the fear is . . . 

that the words

will disappear 

like exes from

lost relationships

like your childhood 

hopes and dreams

like loved ones 

from: cancer, 

suicide, old age—

all of the above.

the fear is . . . 

the unknown

the what ifs

the what 

could’ve

would’ve

or

should’ve been.

the fear is . . . 

death 

but so much more

and not much less.

David Boski

David Boski lives in Toronto. His poems have appeared in: Cacti Fur, North Of Oxford, The Rye Whiskey Review, The Dope Fiend Daily, Under The Bleachers and elsewhere. His chapbook "Fist Fighting and Fornication" was released by Holy&intoxicated Publications June 21st.