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I am not Afraid, I Am

The Dream

By John CoxPublished 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 1 min read
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I am not afraid

In the light

Claustrophobic darkness does not move

Things going bump do not shake

Fear does not knock

In the night

Till I sleep

The darkness of my dreams

Awakening

To find these moments when

I am afraid

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John Cox

Twisted teller of mind bending tales. I never met a myth I didn't love or a subject that I couldn't twist out of joint. I have a little something for almost everyone here. Cept AI. Aint got none of that.

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  • Angie the Archivist 📚🪶10 months ago

    Interesting progression… from “ I am not afraid In the light” to “ I am afraid”.✅

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