A Poem for a Thursday #194

Jeanne Marie Beaumont is an American poet. She has published four poetry collections and her work has appeared in a large selection of journals. Today’s poem, “Afraid So” was the basis of a 2006 film by Jay Rosenblatt. The film was narrated by Garrison Keillor and was featured at several film festivals.

Is it starting to rain?
Did the check bounce?
Are we out of coffee?
Is this going to hurt?
Could you lose your job?
Did the glass break?
Was the baggage misrouted? 
Will this go on my record?
Are you missing much money?
Was anyone injured?
Is the traffic heavy?
Do I have to remove my clothes?
Will it leave a scar?
Must you go?
Will this be in the papers?
Is my time up already?
Are we seeing the understudy?
Will it affect my eyesight?
Did all the books burn?
Are you still smoking?
Is the bone broken?
Will I have to put him to sleep?
Was the car totaled?
Am I responsible for these charges?
Are you contagious?
Will we have to wait long?
Is the runway icy?
Was the gun loaded?
Could this cause side effects?
Do you know who betrayed you?
Is the wound infected?
Are we lost?
Will it get any worse?

Afraid So
Jeanne Marie Beaumont