Fears unknown

Tip-toeing around you,
Walking, as on egg-shells.
Trying to suppress a painful sigh,
A strange fear clouds my eyes!

Once I laughed fearlessly,
Aloud at your jokes.
Once you gave me wings,
And urged me to soar.

Something fearful grips my heart.
Falling, as if, in a bottomless ditch.
I just want to bury my head,
Deep in the sand as an ostrich.

Whispers the wind,
Seems like storms screaming.
Rustle of leaves,
Startled, I am left heaving.

Something nags at the base of my soul.
Caution stands guard on fears unknown
Bated breath, palpitating heart,
Finds me coping all alone.