Look Out World Poem by Pearl L Johns

For so many years
I have lived my life
In fear.
What would happen if I walked out my front door?
Would I freeze?
Would I not be able to get back in the door?
Heart pounds.
Chest aches.
Hands shake.
Fear.
I must be dying.
Today
I left my house.
I drove my son to school.
I went shopping at WalMart
BY MYSELF.
For TWO hours.
And I smiled
And I talked
And I could breathe.
It was great.
Now I am sitting at my desk,
Writing this as I listen to Country music
On the radio.
I sway with the music.
Oh, my
I might even catch myself
Playing air guitar in a minute.
I feel like I am getting my life back.
No.
I am taking my life back.
Lookout World.
Here I come.