Fear

Fear
I do
Of so many things
Where i did i learn to fear?
Is it from within or
from someone or something out there

When did i first fear?
How do i get over it?
Bitten by the Fear-Bug
one too many times
i Fear the outcome of this fear

Fear
I do Of
Speaking my mind - will it hurt the other person
Feeling - will they understand me
Sharing - will they take-in what i have to offer
Loving - will they reciprocate it
Taking Risks - will i succeed or fail
Singing - will they enjoy it
Criticising - will they take it in the right spirit
Advicing - will they think am crossing my limit
Writing - will it make sense

Did you sense my apprehension?
The reason why i did not speak
"Why are you so silent?"you ask
Simply because i fear of saying what was not right
"Who cares?"you say
"I do" is all i say

"Get over it",i hear
From a voice deep within
Need to take that first step
No looking back
Am out and on my way...
Alas!!i am fear-free