by Japneet Kaur
It’s that glimmer of hope
the possibilities
the expectation of
the future
that makes me want to shy away from
opening up the little box inside
of my chest
instead I keep it closed because I’m
afraid of another ending
the heartache
the fear of
being alone
instead I seal my lips and
lower my head
slowly sinking the box deeper
into the abyss.
