A little bit
of trepidation
is natural,
after all
death is an ever-present fellow
and consequence
hangs around here, also.
I hope you didn’t think
the ride was free?
The future is fraught with danger
and I’d be lying if I told you
that I wasn’t afraid.
In fact,
I have been terrified
for so long,
that being calm and safe
is fading.
In the light
of every day,
there exists
some new type of amazing,
enfolded in the arms
of danger and beguiling lies
that seek to rend you
limb from limb,
heart from soul,
end to end
and down we go.
There are no words
for the fear you feel,
if just takes us all
like anxiety drives the mind
over the cliff
every time.
We’re just holding the wheel.
Don’t be afraid
to be afraid;
it’s like falling in love
with the abyss.
That quiver inside,
is an ecstasy.
That clenching stomach,
is your stutter step
as you feel the release.
Fear is just an instrument
that keeps you here
for a little while,
but we have places to be
in the long run.
Don’t let the nerves stop you.
Don’t let the fear persuade you.
It’s an accepting lover
that will grow to hate you.
Give it up.
We are all born
insane with fear,
but we get over it.
HG – 2017
