Fear

My generation

Only knows hate

Because it's all we've seen.

The worst act of terrorism

To have struck our nation

Murdered thousands.

And since then,

It's like no matter where we go,

Or what we do is safe.

Our guard must always be up,

Just in case the unthinkable happens.

But what is unthinkable today?

There's a new definition.

Anything is possible,

And we have no choice

But to live in fear.

Because fear is

The only emotion

Anyone feels anymore.

That's pretty unfortunate.

Especially considering my age

And how many crimes have

Caught my attention

Across my nation.

It's scary to sleep at home at night.

It's scary to go to school

Or work.

It's scary to see a movie,

Or go to dinner.

Because people are cruel,

And haven't learned

That we are all one.

We all should be getting along

Instead of living our lives in ultimate fear.

Especially when you've barely lived.