I Am Afraid

Fear
It stops you, before you even begin.
It doesn't allow you to freely live.
Inhibiting your inner power,
Instead of flying you cower.

Grasping what is left of you;
Disappointed you didn't do,
All that God intended,
Instead you just pretended;
Pretended to fly and love and feel,
Pretended to cry and try when really
You just die
Inside.

I am afraid
Afraid of dying
Without ever living
Because I keep on giving
Except to me,
I long to be free
From guilt
Can't wilt!

Look at my Willow tree
What have you seen?
Long did you live
Ready to give
Me comfort and peace
So strong and yet the Earth's released
Your strength and power,
Over no one shall you tower.
Will another take your place;
Have your beauty and your grace?

I will let you inspire me today,
Let no one say...
I lived in fear
When my journey is clear.
It might be the road that nobody takes,
But it is the choice I make.

Thank you Willow Tree for a life well spent
And giving me courage to live the life I am meant.