By Ananya Sarkar
FEAR IS A PAPER TIGER
It flaps and growls,
Gathering all its might.
But it's hollow like an empty can,
And the wind doesn't help either.
It looks fierce
But sways lightly
From side to side,
Unsure of its footing.
So, how long before you
Lift your head,
Look it in the eye
And then reach out to crumple --
The daunting paper tiger
Made of the sheaves of lies?
Ananya Sarkar is a creative writer from Kolkata currently living in Bangalore. Her work has been published in various ezines. She loves to go on long walks, cloud gaze and ponder upon miracles. She can be found on Instagram @just_1ananya and reached at ananya7891@gmail.com
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