*fear Poem by Bob Blackwell

*fear

Rating: 3.7


Means you
are a slave
to thoughts,
of future dreads.

An apprehension,
a trepidation,
a feeling of dread,
a sword above your head.

No reason to fear,
do not tell your fortune,
the future is not here,
please do not to fear,
try not to be a seer.

But crimes are everyday,
tomorrow I could be
robbed, hijacked, raped,
of this I’m frightened.

It’s only thoughts,
that make you dread.
So leave the future,
you do not live there,
and you never will.

Life is now
So live right now,
and deal with
future moments,
as they come.

No need to agonize,
you’ll find you enjoy
a gift of peace
when you learn
to only live
in present time.


19-11-2008

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Rani Turton 24 November 2008

Yes, all those violent things can happen, but they may not, also. Instead of waiting for an event that may not occur, we had better enjoy the present moment. Good work, Bob!

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'... So leave the future, you do not live there'.... words of wisdom as ever Bob; finely penned as ever, with grace and style. t x

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Sarwar Chowdhury 26 November 2008

sir, your observation praiseworthy and style of composition amazing! 10++++++

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Patrick A. Martin 17 August 2009

The gift of peace. so simple when you live your life in the now. it really is where peace of mind dwells.

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Moushumi moushumi 01 January 2009

'Its only thoughts'...truly said. getting over fear of dread. regards mousumi india

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Mimi Fakhira 13 December 2008

I realise that living in my past and future is no use. The past is history, the future is a mystery, the present is a gift. Thank you Mr. Blackwell. Your poem is amazing as well advising. I rate 10.

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Mamta Agarwal 01 December 2008

Bob, you know this poem is a gift after the anguish over terror attacks in Mumbai. you cannot live in fear, nor in future, so why not celebrate the present. spoken like Buddha,10. Mamta

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Fay Slimm 29 November 2008

Words of wisdom from a masterly pen - - I endorse the thoughts contained in this verse over and again my friend........ warmest of wishes from Fay.

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