I couldn't face the fear.

I've run some miles

I've walked the paths that were never mine

I've been made to sleep and sink in mud

I've married the pain I never loved.

I've cried to the gods,

I've milked and licked my sweat

And I've tasted my salty flesh

But fate has been sealed tight to hear my voice.

Those days were golden

yet deprived were glorious memories

Of the golden heart

Precious to sink in mud

and in my air lacked the boldness to face the fear.

Because I couldn't face this fear

I rushed my meals on earth, and

Quickly retreated to my formal world

Still, I failed to tell the fear the fairy tale.

©Bunguswa.