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Nile
Over 90 days ago
United States

About

I like to write fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction, and poetry.

Interests
Skiing and guitar.

Favorite Books
Narnia, LOTR, Abhorsen
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The Instinct Fear

Fear brings out the worst in people

My mind is a constant battle Of holding strong and wearing thin My thoughts are a constant prattle Of meaningless words and din. My eyes are forever seeking out The lost, the constant, in this place My head forever turned away From any contact with disgrace. My hands are trembling with unease They grip the slipping steering wheel My ears are likely soon to seize The sound of phantoms I can only feel. My stomach is a pit o...

Nothing but an animal Backed into a corner Haunches pressed against the wall Scared of getting stronger Hand that fed me keeps me here, Trying not to bite. How can I suppress the fear, Of hands no longer right. Blame me not for reflex mine. It was not contrived. But I’ve seen the warning sign - Trust won’t be revived. Between the walls and cowering… Stuck on future crimes, Trials verdict towering Can’t believe the times....

Do not be that kind to me Make not possibility I would rather be your friend Love for me has made a trend: Friendship into lust and pain Love that makes me rude and vain Scared I am to see a day When I might see you in that way. Maybe with you I’d be wrong Sorry I’m just not that strong I’m not going to bare my heart Plus your life’s about to start. We’ll go hit on girls and boys Find a place to make some noise Here at un...