The Unknown

The unknown awaits

It lurks

Across the edge

Around the bend

Outside my window

Under my bed

And in my closet

I shutter

At the thought

The thought

Of confronting it

Of doing something

Of making a decision

Of going forward

It's safe

Standing still

Not moving

Not deciding

Not doing

It's safe

To be told

To listen

To not be bold

To not confront

The fear

The fear of the unknown