By Scott Bailey © 2026
Anxiety starts at the foot of my bed
Beyond the impenetrable shield of the duvet
Out there, where things matter
The weight of the world awaits
Only heroes and fools venture beyond

In response to malformed_poetry’s prompt
https://www.threads.com/@malformed_poetry/post/DVjCqLeDDTY?xmt=AQF0F__KOqAJJuMXeg8c39PgpHbyrhf_vv4jLzM_H7vY_c77hf-7Ed_kGXcvVfifx3mJfFtI&slof=1