Flipsideofevil's 21 days of Poetry

March 21st Prompt: Ocean/lake/river

Fears

I have an irrational fear
Of the deep blue ocean
It is not of the mammoth waves
Or the sea sick motion

It is the fear of the unknown
The dark abyss below
For I cannot see what’s lurking
Or eating on my toe!

Creepy images fill my mind
Invade my peaceful dreams
Pulling me down to pitch black depths
Where no one hears my screams

Lakes and rivers can be counted
In my unfounded fear
The bottom is also hidden
In waters not so clear

My fear is of murky water
unseen perils that hide
Seeking to restrain me so that
Breathing will be denied

I guess you can say my fears are
Of oceans and rivers
Don’t forget lakes or lacking air
The fear it delivers

Yes, I’m easily frightened of
Menacing, scary things!
Or am I just a silly kook
Who likes the rush it brings?