Fear came knocking
like it always does.
gentle at first,
then louder,
impatient.
and because I'm human,
because I've answered before,
i open the door.
i let it in.
it steps through the doorway
like it owns the place.
hangs its coat.
makes itself comfortable
in the space between my ribs.
but today
Faith shows up too.
not loud.
not demanding.
just… certain.
faith walks over,
looks fear in the eyes
with that calm,
unshakable presence.
and says,
“He’s unavailable today.”
no apology.
no explanation.
just truth.
and for once,
fear doesn’t argue.
it just…
leaves.