Anxious Child by Michael Braswell
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| Image | Alexander Mass |
Anxious Child
You’re older now
but still, you hide
behind the last locked door of your heart.
Wondering if it’s safe to come out?
Wondering if you will disappear or be made whole?
The place between sleep and wakefulness whispers
“Follow me. . . I know the way . . .
You will look better in the light.”
© Michael Braswell
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| Michael Braswell |
Michael Braswell has published books on ethics, justice issues and the spiritual journey as well as four short story collections. His poems and stories have appeared in a number of publications including Foreshadow, Mobius and Literary Heist. His most recent books are When Jesus Came to the Cracker Barrel (2024) and Gracious Plenty (2025).
Beautiful poem!
ReplyDeleteLovely. I know that child.
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