I'm Not Afraid

  

I’m not afraid of my heart

Just scared of my heartbeat,

Trying to figure out what it means

When there is no one to listen.

 

I’m not afraid of living

But frightened of my life,

Knowing the longer it goes on

The better chance I get it wrong.

 

I’m not afraid of death

Simply uncertain of dying,

Wonder what the future holds

For a rebel spirit in the afterlife.

 

I’m not afraid of who I am

Just fearful of whom I want to be

Cause I am still apprehensive

Of who I use to be.

 

Reviews

[Honeypot]

You are just becoming a better poet with each passing day, aren't you? This is beautiful and straight from the heart. I think alot of people have the same fears. Not where they are, but where their life is stearing them. There a fear of acceptance and exposing yourself. This was so well written. Flawless really.

[Sarah Marie]

i swear, i haven't read a single one of your poems and didn't absolutely adore it.
i love the first line, ' I'm not afraid of my heart Just scared of my heartbeat,'
amazing.

[Jenny Nelson]

Wow! I really love this! It's just about darn near perfect. Always that element of uncertainty when we have to deal with the unknown. "I'm not afraid of living/But frightened of my life,/Knowing the longer it goes on/The better chance I get it wrong" I think those lines are amazing. I seem to be "resembling those remarks," but you put that fear and frustration so simply and said it so well. A very open, honest, and thought provoking piece. Great job here!

[jen]

such a gentle and reflective spirit you are... i loved this...

[EmpressPoetess]

Comprehensive and complex thoughts from the heart, done so beautifully and easy to relate to. A swell job, R&R

[Sheila Kline]

Deeply reflective of where you have been, where you are, and where you want to be....the questions, soul searching, and that which I would consider part of your own personal "QUEST" are aptly summed up in your words!
Excellent write of "self"!

[Tina Kline]

I really like this. It's very honest.
I think a lot of people can relate
to this.

Great write!

[Georgia Gypsy]

This is well said from first verse to last!
I love the honesty and emotions laid out for all to see...
i believe we all have these fears in varying degrees.
As to the rebel in heaven, i am sure you will be welcome.