17
Oct
2021

Frightened


Spotted Pardalote emerging from burrow nest

I’m afraid!

I’m scared!

Scared of what is beyond.

Afraid to venture out after so long.

I have been safe here, safe from the world.

And of that which I think will consume me.

Here I am safe. Protected. Secure.


But I know deep down I need to move out.

Away from this place of refuge.

Out to where I can breathe.

Learn again what it is to be alive.

Learn to be me.


But I’m afraid.

I’m scared.


It is different to what I remember.

Somewhat the same but changed.

And I feel more vulnerable than ever before.

I am afraid.

But my journey must begin, it must continue.

And it has already, as I recognise - I am afraid.

Now can I do this?

I must!


(Words and image Copyright 2021 Kevin Palmer, all rights reserved)