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A Poem

By Courtney JacksonPublished 5 years ago 1 min read
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Hooooo are yooooou?

I have never seen you,

but I feel you lurking,

setting up shop in dark corners,

wedging yourself in between anger

left to run rampant.

Moments when anxiety feels like

an obnoxious, demanding guest

who doesn't know he's out stayed his welcome.

Your presence leaves a feeling

of something crawling under the skin,

and awakens fears

that are yet to be overcome,

trauma not yet released,

anxiety.

I walk past trees that sway in the wind,

which provokes your lust for malice.

I have not yet seen you,

But I know that you know how much I fear

standing beneath these immortal beings

encased in wood

as they stand restless, seemingly taunting.

Original Poem and Photograph by Courtney Jackson

sad poetry
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About the Creator

Courtney Jackson

I am a Texas native who loves writing poetry, attending open mic nights, and doing anything that leads to life-affirming self-discovery.

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