Bits and Pieces

Confidence

She smiles at him
gives a look
that tells how lucky he is
to have caught her attention
she is beautiful
and will let no one tell her otherwise
her smile masks any and every insecurity
she has inside
fooling everyone–
even herself at times
with its strength and magnificence.

Dreams…Dreams
are like fairytales,
teaching
those who drift
in the dark
the lessons
they can’t seem to grasp
in the light of day.

Fear

I used to be afraid of dying
five years old rocking myself calm
through my tears
on the landing in the old house

now I fear I may never truly live
kept inside a world
carefully created to keep pain out
meticulously planned
to protect from what I fear
I may never have