My fears fall upon me like

Shadows on the ground,

And the shadows slither

Towards me.

Staring at me

With their many

Many eyes.

I cower,

But I don't back down.

They whisper to me

I'm alone and

All I'll ever do 

Is fail. But

I know the truth

And although my fear of 

The unknown is great

My fear of failing

Is greater.

So I will not 

Back down no matter

How high 

These fears take me

From the ground.

I will not allow then

To shackle me and

Hold me hostage.

Because fear is only

What you let control you.

And frankly, 

I only control myself.