Fear

Fear

A Poem by Dave W.
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Fears often are shadows of the mind....

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Fear of what could be, 
foot steps frozen, 
futures path no longer walked.

Fear of what is, 
courage devoured, 
good men silent to evils boast's.

Fear of what was, 
minds prison holding captive, 
one who has done no wrong.

Fear of love, heart hardened, 
like wither grapes on the vine.

Fear of failure, 
the endeavor ceased, 
before it's even tried.

Fear of death, 
Life wasted,
death greets with a boney grin.

Fear is a tyrant 
Fear is cruel
Fear holds tight
Fear silences

© 2024 Dave W.


Author's Note

Dave W.
Don't let fear stop you from achieving your goals...

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Actually, when you are fully in the present moment, there is no fear.

Posted 1 Month Ago


Dave W.

1 Month Ago

Isn't that the truth
If you allow fear to consume your thoughts, you'll never reach the stars.

Encouragement helps in many ways.
Always remember: you'll reach that destination, when the time is right.

Keep reaching, Dave. : )

Posted 1 Month Ago


Dave W.

1 Month Ago

Thank you Brandy
Fear is a very distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined. We can allow it to hold us firmly in its grips and make us its prisoner or we can deal with it by facing it and doing whatever it is that is causing us to fear anyway! Showing it who's boss makes us stronger and better able to deal with it. You have captured the word and the fear superbly in this poem, Dave. Thank you for sharing...

Posted 1 Month Ago


Marie

1 Month Ago

Most welcome always, Dave...
Dave W.

1 Month Ago

I am glad you are a friend on here, many blessing to you and your family
Marie

1 Month Ago

Always here to help in any way I can, Dave. Thank you for your so kind blessings and I too, send you.. read more
the wonderful thing about poetry is that you can glimpse into another's heart -- sometimes you see a kindred, other times you discover something new. i don't really feel fear, at least it's not something that holds me back. but i read this and can empathise with the persona, someone who hesitates where i would charge in guns blazing. for me, this is a poem where i was able to learn something, and i deeply appreciate that.

Posted 1 Month Ago


Dave W.

1 Month Ago

For over a decade I let fear stop me from writing poetry and sharing it, I wish I would have learned.. read more

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Added on November 8, 2024
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Dave W.
Dave W.

Tigard, OR



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I love to write poetry and hope that something I create will connect with someone that needs to read it more..

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