To a Friend

Fear. She follows me like a shadow

Don't shine so bright, someone will dim you 

Don't try so hard, you can't win

Don't be so proud, someone will mock you

Fear. She holds too much power

My heart races 

My palms sweat

My words fade away

Fear. I wish she would just go away

Stop making me feel like a coward

Stop making me feel stupid

Stop making me feel worthless

Fear? Where did you go?

Without you, the clouds don't rain to grow my flowers

Without you, my mind never wonders

Without you, the mistakes don't become lessons learned

fear, all this time I thought you were a burden

Now, I don't have you

I have no fear

No worry

No hopes

No dreams

No excitement

Because I have nothing

My dear old friend: fear, please come back.