Irrational Fear

 This morning as I  was watching tv, 

my grandson jumped into my lap and

Held on to me. I was. Surprised at his show of affection, asked him what the matter was.

He pointed at a cockroach in the corner.

Smilingly, I carried him and shooed the cockroach out of the door.

This incident took me decades back, cockroaches were my nightmare.

Even in 5th grade, I have crawled under the bed when I encountered the flying kind.

I used to lie under the bed till my mother came and saved me from this predicament.

Truly, even to this day, the flying cockroach gives me the creeps.

I stand bravely in front of barking dogs and chattering monkeys, but this one thing is a secret I've kept for long. I believe we all have a hidden fear in mind.



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