Fear

  Hearts that feel squeezed in the chest,

With moisture filling the palms of their hands.

Feeling out of breath.

And feet that are losing their grip on land.

Paralyzed minds

Unable to think clearly

Thoughts entwined

But no words, sadly

Those afraid to dream

Those afraid to fly

Afraid to be under their own steam

They lay in bed and sigh

Too scared to love

Too scared to trust

Too scared to show they love

Too scared to show they trust

Terrified of failure

No balls to face reality

Too much fright to be sure

Of your own ability

Afraid of all the wrong things

Unaware of the right fear

Which with wisdom 

Is in the same kingdom

Everything else can be conquered

With a little faith

And some trust

And some love.

    

      -A