I want to hold on, 

yet so fragile 

is my state of mind.

I can only imagine 

being done 

having finished this 

forever journey. 

The travels of a 

frightened man, 

unable to resist 

perils of insecurity.

I once knew love 

and yet faltered 

with some doubt 

forever cast in 

a long journey 

withholding peace, 

instead only gestures, 

lasting just minutes 

in grief’s time.

This is a fear 

gives me shelter 

from knowing love 

as once it held me close.