Challenge
a fear of yours
I’m afraid.
I
I'm afraid
Of the words not spoken.
I
I'm afraid
of the things they imply.
I
I'm afraid
of the things that I can't do
I
I'm afraid
That I'll fail if I try.
I
I'm afraid
That I'll wind up incapable
I
I'm afraid
That I can't be enough
I
I'm afraid
when the gates will spring open
To get through to heaven,
that I'll have to bluff.
I
I'm afraid
Of that sick in my stomach
I
I'm afraid
That I'm only a lie
I
I'm afraid
of my need for attention
I
I'm afraid
of my need for the sky.
I
I'm afraid
of my hands that are shaking
I
I'm afraid
of the tears on my face
I
I'm afraid
that all my good intentions
are simply a way
to reflect my faux grace.
I
I'm afraid.
I'm afraid.
I'm afraid.
I
I'm afraid.
to face what I hear.
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