Afraid of Fear
A shimmering tear
Shines lost in the dark
Danger’s drawing near
Taking aim on his mark
Around the corner I peer
And jump back with a start
I caught a glimpse of fear
And stored it in my heart
Held hostage in this mirror
I’m not afraid of fear
I only wish it wasn’t here
Ever in shadow, ever clear
They plead for me to stay
And perhaps I will someday
Confidence is running
But which way no one knows
Danger thinks he’s cunning
But that’s not what I chose
I caught a flask of joy
And tied it to my wings
Life is not a toy
You should know such things
Held hostage in this mirror
I’m not afraid of fear
I only wish it wasn’t here
Ever in shadow, ever clear
They say please stay
I will but not today
They’re too afraid
Courage will fade
Holding my place
I’ve conquered grace
If I fall and am done
I only ask that you run
Breaking free of my mirror
Unafraid of fear
I capture it in a tear
Ever in shadow, ever clear
Caught between dual blades
I am not afraid
You run.