Freedom or Fear

Freedom or Fear, Damari Butler. 11 x 17 inches

“Freedom or Fear”

I call it freedom.

No expectations.
No obligations.
No one to answer to.

But beneath that
there’s hesitation.

Because sitting at the table
means opening up
to something real.

And that’s the part
I’m not sure I’m ready for.

I’m wondering

if I can match her.

And somehow…
that excites me.