Fears

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I'm not afraid of death.

Not the dark or the demons in hiding.

I'm not afraid of heights,

or even falling.

I don't fear pain, 

Nor do I fear loving.

I'm not afraid to speak my mind.

I'm not afraid of drowning.

I do not fear monsters or men.

I'm not afraid of flying.

I'm not afraid of taking risks.

I do not fear to be daring.

I'm not afraid of asking why?

I'm not afraid of knowing.

I'm not afraid or bugs or beasts,

Or creatures of my wildest dreaming.

I do not fear the sting of hate,

Nor blows of rage that bruise and scar me. 

I do not fear oblivion,

I'm not afraid of two to one.

I do not fear the world behind me,

I only fear the one ahead.

 

I am afraid of what's inside me.

I recoil from the thoughts in my head.

I fear my own autonomy.

I am afraid of what I can't be,

More so of what I can. 

I fear my paranoia,

that everyone is watching me.

I am afraid to be alone,

I fear no one will see me.

I am afraid of living,

And of a life without loving.

I fear that I will make mistakes,

I'm terrified of failing.

I'm afraid to be rejected,

I fear the things I've left unsaid. 

I am afraid of my insignificance,

And not making a difference.

I'm afraid of never achieving,

I'm afraid of almosts,

And not good enoughs.

I'm afraid of trusting,

And my hopes dissolving. 

I am afraid my dreams will not come true,

But I never fear believing.

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