For the sake of laughter.

I wonder. If I have hidden fears. In my subconscious. Fears that I don't face up to. Maybe because I don't want to confront my fears. Too scary. Sounds funny. To me. But then,  life can be hilarious. Often is. Maybe that's why I don't confront my fears. I'd be laughed out of town. But that might prove a blessing. If I was able to corral the laughter. And make my living. As a comedian. A stand-up comic. I have had many, many unfulfilled desires. To become a shepherd or a monk and, yes, a funny man. I have a schtick in mind. That of a fearful man. That exploits his hidden fears.  For the sake of laughter.  --Jim Broede