My fears fall upon me

Like shadows on the ground, and

The shadows slither towards me

Staring at me with

Their many eyes,

I cower, but 

I don't back down.

They whisper to me that 

I am 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 them to 

Shackle ma, and to 

Take me hostage.

Because fear is only what

You let control you.

And frankly I've had

Enough of that.