10

10 years 

Since I moved 

And back then I didn't realize the fear of different schools

New friends

Big changes

10 months 

Since I realized friends come and go

And back then I realized the fear of 

Eating lunch alone and

Spending weekends at home

10 weeks 

Since I started a new year

And I didn't understand the fear

Of colleges 

And money

And LIFE 

10 days 

Since mid-fall break

And I was terrified of

End of term 

Disappointing my team

Losing friends

10 hours 

Since a nice Sunday afternoon

And I was scared to text a boy

And letting my parents down

10 minutes 

Since I started on this post 

And I'm afraid it won't be good enough

And people will just think I'm a tourist

10 seconds 

Since I tried so hard

To not be afraid 

Of things I can't change 

10 letters

That I hated to admit

But I think we all feel this way sometimes

I'M SO AFRAID