potential-the word
gives so much of hope
is scary at the same time
with its uncertainty
-what if expectations are misplaced
-what if blame is led at my door
for possible failure
and disappointment knocks
unexpectedly
fear keeps me awake
hope keeps me half-alive
optimism is a mindset
pessimism appears closer home
Life in limbo….
Potential
Reena Saxena 
My apologies for replying so late – life and work intruded.
I feel much the same as you, about that word – ‘potential’ – and how well it fits the prompt.
Thanks for adding to the Limbo prompt
~ M
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Thank you, M!
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Maybe optimism is not always needed… acceptance and knowledge that you have done what you can.
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I agree with that. Thanks, Bjorn!
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A life in limbo is filled with uncertainty and fear.
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At times, one wishes to be ‘mummified’ – to be woken up later.
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Nice lines: “fear keeps me awake
hope keeps me half-alive”
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Thank you so much, Frank!
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Having read this and many of the others for this challenge, my terminal optimism is in jeopardy! May hope overcome.
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It will. I would like to rename Atlas as Hope. It bleeds, but carries the world on its shoulders.
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