I am not afraid

                                              I AM NOT AFRAID

                Not many things I am afraid of in this world.I am already aware of how fast life will go.I have bungee jumped,rock climbed,drive demolition derby's,owned a 16wheeler(the undertaker),started businesses,and well many things.I will tell you what I truly think in a heart beat of a second.But I will not hurt you.So am I really not afraid?

                Depends on what the questions are that I am answering.I am not afraid of bullies.I relish the moments that we share.I am not afraid of snakes,spiders,any bug just not afraid.I am not afraid of weather.I am not afraid of criminals.I am not afraid of learning.But I will not hurt you.So am I really not afraid?

               I am not afraid to publish this or anything that rolls off my fingertips.I am not afraid.I will stand in a crowded room and give a speech on a subject I know nothing about.I am not afraid.I am not afraid to handle life on my own.I am not afraid of your opinion.I am not afraid of giving mine.But I will not hurt you.Then I am indeed afraid of something.Only of hurting others,my only fear.It does not make me weak.It makes me the strongest force.I care without fear.I will never hurt you.I am not capable.I am not afraid.

Author's Note

How do you live with yourself? I have been up for days ill from medication. How do you live with yourself...but be careful I am really not afraid...although I will not harm you even with words...see ya folks...over this stuff...

Reviews

Holly I admire your powerful voice in this piece, for I have worried about your health, may I call you know the beautywriter? for you did a splendid job with expressing yourself here, with all it needs... thank you!

- Elisa

[Peter H]

i'm not afraid to say i truly liked this story :)

[Frieda P]

Awe inspiring Holly, I tip my hat to you whilst I stand and applaud you....!

[LesLee]

The emotions in this piece is really overwhelming. I feel like I was standing next to a mirror and reading this to myself and dedicate this to myself.

^_^

[Holly Mason]

what a wonderful review...thank you so truly

[The_Breakdown]

I wish everyone was like this! Well, the not hurting part. It makes me sad how many people are NOT AFRAID to hurt those around them, and don't take into consideration the fact that words and actions really do hurt, whether others show it or not. Very good writing by the way, but it just reminds me of how many are out there that don't think and aren't afraid to hurt others.

[Holly Mason]

well put
thank you so for reading

[The_Breakdown]

youre very welcome :)

[Being Me]

Just a thought... a person won't be afraid of something they do not think that they have the capability to do. Even the thought of it carries a potential that it may happen I think.

"But I will not hurt you", I thought it meant something like "I will not hurt you by denying through omitting that you matter to me" =) Just random rumblings... but I guess what I want to say is that I like the concept and the feeling you conveyed in this piece.

[Holly Mason]

you have gathered correctly-I will not deny or omit that you matter to me
I like your first thought maybe we won't be afraid if we think we cannot accomplish in the first place but for me I will try anyway and truly without fear
because without trying how will I ever know the fear of not knowing
thank you so for reading truly

[Being Me]

thank you for sharing =)

[Tree]

Inspiring is the first word that comes to my mind. I loved how in that last verse you wrote: ''I care without fear.'' For me, the whole poem spoke to my heart, and yes my own ridiculous fears, too. Thank you for sharing this.

Diego

[Holly Mason]

well thank you for reading truly

[riskrapper]

incredibly beautiful and very moving
i wish i could say that
your courage
will lift all
who are graced
to know you
peace and prayers beloved

[Holly Mason]

thank you truly

[Distant horizons]

And what a wonderful way that is to be. More peopel should try it, including me and my list of fears, like broken glass, plug sockets, open water and being knocked down by a car. All silly things, but a life free of fear is a free life. The best way of all to live.

[Holly Mason]

I am fearlessly shoveling snow*)
thank you much

[Distant horizons]

:-)