Thirst

by Varsha Bajaj

Is this growing up? Learning how dangerous the whole world can be? Learning that not everyone follows the rules. That some people don’t care if they hurt others. That they only care about themselves and making a profit.

When a fear is too terrifying, I realize, we are scared to give it words, as if that will make it all too real. But the anxiety doesn’t go away. It’s like a weed that continues to grow, sprout, and choke the plant.