Fears and Feelings by Edilson A. Ferreira

Matthias Zomer

Fears and Feelings

There are certain weekends and holidays 

when I feel somewhat insecure. 

I worry if walking ghosts have occupied  

the void of empty streets and closed doors,   

looking at me as an intruder or suspicious 

on their walks. 

I miss hearing the sound of hammers and

hoes, the strident come and go of saw blades,  

the brushing of pens on paper or keyboards  

being typed throwing feelings to the world.   

I love the imprecations of painters and artists

when they can’t find the pure art they look for. 

I love children screaming through the sidewalk,

running endless races only they are capable of. 

I love the noise of people in the streets and alleys,

corners and places, 

as they move to destinies only they are aware of, 

struggling hard to make their lives a story. 

I love hearing someone making something, 

even if it is the buzzing of bees.

First published in the March/April 2018 issue of Indiana Voice Journal. 

© Edilson A. Ferreira

Edilson A. Ferreira

Edilson A. Ferreira, 81, is a Brazilian poet who writes in English rather than Portuguese. He has launched two poetry books, Lonely Sailor and Joie de Vivre, and has published 300 works in various international literary journals. Has also been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. He began writing at the age of 67 after retiring from a bank.