Face Your Fears

8-20-10

If I thought to stop and medicate,
Perhaps this wouldn't hurt so much
Yet this is bound to be my fate,
The pills are my only crutch
Myself I soon can sate,
This world tears me in two
I convince myself that it's not too late,
This is just something I always do
Sadly enough I take the bait,
I convince myself that this is my life
Even though I have a mate,
He enables all of my strife
So when times get rough and at this rate,
I might just be dead within years
I give to you these words I state,
Drop all of your hopes, dreams and face up to your fears.

Reviews

[Poetic Beauty]

The last line of this poem is powerful. Fear can stop us from doing many things in our lives. I have anxiety and don't take medication. I choose to control it on my own and I don't let it stop me from doing things I want to do except flying on an airplane but if it was to go see someone special then I would get on that damn plane in a minute. This poems speaks volumes about how things can enables us to stay weak. I love how you have expressed these feelings in your poem. You made this flow really well.

[Ruth]

Fear only breeds fear! Sometimes we need to step out of the shadows and take a look at the fear!
A great poem hon
xx

[Black Cat Fever]

Its easy to give into one's fears. It takes strength to face them. Wise words at the end of your poem.

[Cynthia]

That touch me so much!!!
The last line is so true, and this line can totally face out your poem's topic!
Face your fear, that's great! Really, it's Meaningful!

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

deep and thoughtful poem with enriched words of wisdom~

[Coyote Poetry]

Very wise words in the last lines. It ain't easy. But we can't allow the fear to control us. A outstanding poem. The description and story was powerful. Thank you.
Coyote