Fear........... Courage

Fear

Fear of living in a horrible marriage

Fear of leaving that marriage

Fear of upsetting my children

Fear of ruining my life anymore than it was already

Fear of being emotionally bankrupt

Fear that I left

Fear that my relationships with my family changed 

Fear that I couldn't have a life I dreamed of

Fear that no one saw me as a broken woman

Fear that others wanted to control me

Fear of a new life

Fear of meeting new people

Fear of setting boundaries

Fear of new responsibilities

Fear of being me

Courage

Courage to live in a horrible marriage

Courage to leave that marriage

Courage to upset my children

Courage to fix my life

Courage to be emotionally well

Courage to leave

Courage to change my family relationships

Courage to take on a new life

Courage to be a strong woman

Courage to take control of me

Courage to have a new life

Courage to meet new people

Courage to set boundaries

Courage to take on new responsibilities

Courage to be me

Reviews

[Craba]

powerful write, well done

[EileenMarie]

Thank you!

[afra]

wow great job ...i can feel the fear

[EileenMarie]

thanks I am glad you could feel it........ that means I conveyed my message!

[Owlgirl]

Wow. Great job! The repeat of the words fear and courage bring then whole thing together, lovely poem, very well written!!!

[EileenMarie]

thanks so much

[Pencrafter]

Your poem seems to talk about achieving a balance in our emotions. But there is much in between fear and courage. We may be concerned, worried or irritated about something. Then, in order to muster courage we form determination and resolve. Your poem also lists some of the many challenges we can face in life, and each challenge may require a peculiar mix of different emotions and qualities. ANYWAY, I'll get off my soap box. Your poem is interesting.

[EileenMarie]

Thank you for that :)

[Sami Khalil]

The good news is that we have our choices . Good perspective on things .

[EileenMarie]

Thanks! Yes I need to remember to choose courage over fear continually!

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...

[Kes]

The last line rounds the whole thing up. It's amazing.
This whole poem is amazing. So many fears, so many questions...
Hits home.
Great work. :)
K

[EileenMarie]

I have to find the courage on a daily basis that is for sure :) thanks for the review!

[Kes]

My pleasure. :)
K

[Marissa]

Nicely done!

[EileenMarie]

Thanks so much!

[Marissa]

your welcome (:

[Falling Leaf.]

Love the sadness and the hope. Well penned!
~the Wilted Rose

[EileenMarie]

Thank you

[Lydia]

This is great! A very good poem.

[EileenMarie]

thanks so much!

[Whiskurz]

Very well written indeed.......Whisk

[EileenMarie]

Wow I missed these reviews! Thanks so much :)