Day 1,096

She collects all the fear
she has gathered for 21 years,
puts it in a jar and seals it tight,
drops the jar into
the drink. Without it,
her days begin to count.

2 thoughts on “Day 1,096

  1. I have been reading your poetry and am in love. There is an intangible, esoteric vibe running through all of it. I couldn’t put my finger on it until I read this one. I know what it is now:

    MYSTERY

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