Fear isn't about being brave,

It's being afraid and doing it anyway,

Full of sense is that quote,

And it's definitely got my vote.

But we all find fear paralyzing,

To our hopes and dreams it's not exactly sympathizing,

Whether we're scared of the act or consequence,

Nerves somehow bring us to a halt, numb our every sense.

Personally, I worry I won't ever take the plunge,

Never get a job, all I'll do is sponge,

Me, I worry about what people think,

Or that I promise too many people, too much, I might just sink.

Personally, I'm afraid I'll never move out,

Or have the courage, to just for once, stand up and shout,

Me, I'm scared of growing old and alone,

Worry that, although I have so much, all I do is moan.

I'm afraid I'll give up on things like driving,

That courage is a quality in me that's skiving,

Worried that I let fear consume and devour,

Soon my ambitions will all cower.

So worried that if I'm not happy being me,

Those big dreams of mine will simply never be,

Quote right, direct and clear,

But why do we never seem to hear,

And constantly give into fear?