go away

I think of fear,
like the boogeyman.

He’s the guy with no face
who hides in every
dark place you know of
and especially those you don’t.

As much as you
tell yourself he
can’t get you,
that angels
watch over
and protect you,
he is there,
in those
dark places,
waiting.

I know the boogeyman.
He’s tormented me
for years.

Cade knows him too.

I see him hiding
in Cade’s breath
and Cade’s words.

And there is nothing
I want more
right now
than to chase him

away.