Julie Ann Otis Creative Consulting Civic Engagement Artist
Momentary Poem
Fear Lies to Us
Fear lies to us
lies and lies
says we can quench our thirst
by drinking sand
says tomorrow, always tomorrow
is where satisfaction waits
fear lies to us
says “not enough” and “never”
says “you are alone”
even as you eat a meal born of
others’ hands and love
fear lies to us and
is our most reliable friend:
see her plainly
through every disguise
a trusted enemy
who will always
point the wrong way