Be Not Afraid
Why am I so fearful?
Things that scare me so;
Obstacles both real and imagined;
Are far too high to jump over;
Intimidated by their size;
I just shrug and walk away;
Too frightened by failure;
Unable to even try;
So afraid of the consequences;
Will hurt me more than help;
Leave it to me;
And I will screw it up again;
Like I always do;
I do not trust myself anymore;
That is why I stay away;
I don't want to hurt anyone;
Nor do I want to hurt myself;
I would rather be alone;
Than to cause anyone any pain;
I always had to be perfect;
To escape wrath and pain;
When I feel myself fall short;
I just beat myself again;
I hide myself away;
In the dark prison of my own mind;
Where there is no escape;
Taking up way too much space;
In a world that is already overcrowded;
I have prayed for the warden to come;
I see a small shaft of light;
I hear the turning of a key;
Please God, give me the courage;
I have lost so long ago.
Things that scare me so;
Obstacles both real and imagined;
Are far too high to jump over;
Intimidated by their size;
I just shrug and walk away;
Too frightened by failure;
Unable to even try;
So afraid of the consequences;
Will hurt me more than help;
Leave it to me;
And I will screw it up again;
Like I always do;
I do not trust myself anymore;
That is why I stay away;
I don't want to hurt anyone;
Nor do I want to hurt myself;
I would rather be alone;
Than to cause anyone any pain;
I always had to be perfect;
To escape wrath and pain;
When I feel myself fall short;
I just beat myself again;
I hide myself away;
In the dark prison of my own mind;
Where there is no escape;
Taking up way too much space;
In a world that is already overcrowded;
I have prayed for the warden to come;
I see a small shaft of light;
I hear the turning of a key;
Please God, give me the courage;
I have lost so long ago.
Published by Lisa R. Strong
I was born and raised in Binghamton NY. I have been writing short stories since I was eight years old, and poetry since I was a teenager. I also write prayers, meditations, and opinion articles. My dre... View profile
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8 Comments
Post a CommentI suffer from extreme anxiety disorder.. it truly is terrible and this poem captures the feelings very well.. goodluck : )
I read your work (odd to call it work when it is obviously your joy really) and am often touched, rewarded, uplifted and encouraged. But the true measure of any artist is the way they are received by others. And looking at the overwhelming responses to all your poetry tells me (what I already knew) that you are a true talent.
What time I am afraid,I will trust in thee - Psalms 56:3 + He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings you shall take refuge;
His truth shall be your shield and buckler. You shall not be afraid of the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day.......psalms 91:4-5
I flew on a plane for the first time 2 years ago, I was paralyzed with fear . i prayed for God to be with me, keeping me safe throughout the trip,I then asked him to give me peace from all my fear and worrying. As I do quite often to see what God wants to say to me, I took out my bible and let it fall open. Then as I read all fear left my mind. My bible had opened to psalms 91, how awsome is that? looking out the side window i saw that i wassitting behind yet slightly under the right side wing He truely is our refuge in any storm!!!! He can take away all fear and feelings of inadequacy if we just give it over to him . he has done it for me many times.your poem touched my heart. very good!
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Very very nicely written, Lisa. Getting better and better everyday. Actually, tigers DO know fear, continuously. The only difference between them and us is THEY KNOW what they ARE; they don't see themselves as reflected by circumstances or as in comparison to another creature. They see themselves as they are and that gives them STRENGTH in the face of fear: knowing what they are. We, on the other hand, see ourselves as reflections of, in comparison to, as overwhelmed by circumstances and people, instead of seeing ourselves AS WHAT WE ARE and so we have no strength in the face of fear.
We all face fears, for some, everyday. It is Gods will. It is Gods way. So get out there and kick them in the butt. Good Job Miss Lisa.ken
very sad but beautifully done!!!!!!!!love that picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bitter sweet indeed. Great job, and my prayers as well.
Bittersweet. A lovely, touching, and heartfelt poem. I love the way you ended this poem.