THE FEAR FACTOR

Beneath the seemingly calm ( almost asleep) surface of the vast ocean lies a terrifying terrain lined with the graves of the lost…the sea has claimed and will protect its possessions! Within the garden filled with beautiful roses in all their glory and beauty where someone will be tempted to pluck a single one, there is a thorn anxiously awaiting for that move! Where there is a long winding road with no traffic in sight, one may just be moved to walk in the middle unaware of that speeding vehicle coming around the bend! In every person, no matter how happy or carefree he seems, there lies deep down , almost suppressed, the fear factor. Once in a while, this fear will rear its hideous image, ..at other times , it will wear the cloak of darkness, and patiently awaits its opportunity when it can rule the day…overcome the person’s emotional barrier and be in control. When that happens, it’s your doomsday! You may be happy now , but you still worry about its shelf life. Will she stay with me for always, or am i living in dreams? Will i still be able to write after a while, or will my brain have a meltdown, and i will dissipate like Frosty on a hot summer’s day? Will i be around for my granddaughter’s next birthday? All these are your fears resurfacing! As i mentioned , the fear factor is always lurking around the corner! For some people, they worry because Mr. Old Age is creeping gradually towards them …they are fearful of the unknown! But why should you spend your time living with the fear factor? Everything has an expiration date (except Time, i guess) . It’s only Life and Death!

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