I am afraid

I am afraid...
of what awaits for me on the other side of the curtain.
I am afraid...
of what others will think if I fail to meet the expectations that have been set upon me.
I am afraid...
to sing in front of others.

Despite my doubts...

I ...
Opened the curtains and embraced the unexpected.
I...
Ignored the expectations and sang for myself.
I...

sang my heart out.

Fear is a barrier set by the mind
meant to limit one’s potential.