Life Without Fear

Woke up late
My body, my face
reasons to loathe and hate
the unforgiving expiration date
Spent too much time and energy
thinking about the inevitable eulogy
trying to block relentless ads with
deadly warnings and no cure
I am constantly worrying
hiding, closing my eyes
and covering my ears
There are no cloaks, daggers
and dragons left to slay
Just a desperate need to live
What is left of life without fear