Fear Is

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fear is a persistent storm that may sweep you off your feet
it’s the pause in motion
the contraction of words
a step closer to defeat
fear is a victim that calls for your company
when it feels alone, hungry
desperate and in need
it’s every feeling left unsaid
every letter never read
it’s the hesitation just before you leap
fear is the liquid flowing through your veins
it’s the downpour of emotions
that chills you when it rains
fear is the silence when the room is full of noise
it’s the anger and resentment
you tightly grasp in your poise
fear is a being
that makes himself known
he challenges you, berates you
until the very kingdom you could have created has been overthrown
fear is love
neglected and unreceived
it’s the final kiss goodbye
when what’s failed to be said
is “please don't leave”
fear is hope lost, and consent to shattered dreams
fear is the act of viciousness
to conceal the need for empathy
fear is unavoidable
intimidating and stubborn
he will cause you pain and strife
under the only circumstance that you allow it
however
to make fear absent
as an enemy in the vision of your life
you must befriend fear and face him
connecting eye to eye
acknowledge and confront him
in lieu of each retreat you've previously taken to hide