Tamar's Fear

Tamar's Fear

Noelle Wells

(Unfiltered) 

I’m afraid of the questions I’ll ask you 
In the valley of shadows 

Afraid of finding dirt beneath your nails 
And scratches on your face 

Afraid of you being God 
And of having watched 

From a corner patiently 
While hungry wolves lurked 

Waiting gently 
For my eyes to lift up and see you 

And realize this wasn’t dissonant 
To you 
In your anthems of love 
To me 

That you wrote for me a tale 
Deeper than hades 

And signed your name in hearts.

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Noelle Wells
Poet & Counselor

Noelle works as a counselor in central Pennsylvania. She is married to a pastor, has a few kids, and a dog. She writes poetry and stories whenever she can as a means to sort out the good, terrible and wonderful thing that is life. Noelle likes the moon, night swimming, and learning everything possible about the people around her. Noelle's poetry and stories have appeared in Calla Press, and Heart of Flesh Literary Journal. 

Photography by Patrick Langwallner