Fear Of The Unknown. Poem by Graham Jones

Fear Of The Unknown.

Rating: 3.6


I come now from those foreign places
Unknown to those with hidden faces
Bedecked and different, for them to leer
As one unknown, something to fear

Am I not I that you can see?
What is the fear you see in me?
This faceless one, that makes you quake
I hold no fear its what you make

Deceive yourself if that you may
And cringe from that which spells decay
I hold no terrors in these hands
I am but a vessel to unknown lands

There is nothing to fear but fear itself
Of what, the memory of love or wealth
You will take my hand, make no mistake
A new life starts as you awake.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
William Smith 12 March 2007

We sometimes fear when we come across situations that are unknown to us, but we have to overcome it in order to get to know. This poem is a great example of how something different can make us have fear.

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Ernestine Northover 22 February 2006

Another good one from you Graham, you never fail to give pleasure with your writing. Lovely. Love Ernestine XXX

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Anna Russell 22 February 2006

A really good write. This poem made me feel for you. Hugs Anna xxx

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Bernard Snyder 20 October 2015

Awesome poem Graham! 'Nothing to fear but fear itself'. Thanks for sharing!

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Paul Brookes 20 October 2015

Several things spring to mind loss of fear or even death whosespeaking nothing to fear but a new life but I babble no words do it justice just to say I enjoyes

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Edward Kofi Louis 23 January 2016

Very common in life. However, it is better to learn and, to know. Nice work.

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Edward Kofi Louis 16 December 2015

A new life starts as you awake. Nice work. Thanks for sharing.

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Brian Mayo 20 October 2015

One interpretation: Cancer- -hidden faces- -doctors in masks. Your poem is ambiguous and that's something I like in a poem. Nicely done.

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John Richter 20 October 2015

gripping - hidden faces makes me think of the middle east - perhaps a soldier gone over to help? But seen only by the locals as a detriment? Or on the spiritual scale could have been written by Christ - visiting those who hide in shame. The last two lines could bring about the macabre also - if written by a rapist and kidnapper - a stranger forcing his way into her life... I see so many things here. Amazing poem Graham!

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Ramesh T A 20 October 2015

Fear is indeed baseless in life and bold step forward brings one closer both love and wealth sure!

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