All About Fear

Fear hampers success and innovation,
Many health problems, fear a causation
With fear our happiness we restrain
Out of fear we endure persisting pain.
All have some fear or another
They give agony one after other

I had fear of dark
It was very stark
Feared ghost will accost me
From dark places, I would flee

One day, I decided to end it
Walked in dark with grit
I trembled with fear
Felt ghost was near
More I thought, more fear grew
It was my imagination I knew

Asked myself what will it do?
What harm can happen to you?
I will continue my walk
Let the ghost stalk
It is not human, cannot harm me
Why fear when God is with thee?

Nothing happened that night
That incident ended my fright

When by fear to you are hit
Take a close look at it
Many times, solutions you'll find
If you can't, change your mind

Most fears are mere imagination, baseless,
Probability of others coming true is very less.
We often fear the unknown,
Such fears are best overthrown.

Fears arise from worldly attachments
End when we practice detachment
Why fear for the transient, the dying
Why not think of the soul, God, the undying
A firm faith in God, belief he'll not do bad
Keeps  fear away, we are never sad

We are not this body which is mortal
We are the soul, we are immortal
Our soul part of God, exists within him
Chances of self harm, indeed very dim

Little fear is essential in life
It helps to prevent strife
But fear given for self-protection
Is often blown out of proportion

Face your fear, don't drown in them
Maintain calm when they come
If we boldly face our fear,
they might just disappear.

27.08.2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 9/4/2021 10:16:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. What a creative story/write. Love your line "Why fear when God is with thee?" So True. Have a blessed day/weekend...............
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Date: 9/2/2021 4:09:00 PM
Rama, wonderful and congratulations on your win in my contest ~ love and serenity _ Constance
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Date: 8/30/2021 9:17:00 AM
Most fears are mere imagination, baseless, Probability of others coming true is very less. It's true. Beautifully portrayed. Congratulations!
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Date: 8/30/2021 8:58:00 AM
Superbly penned, Rama, congrats on your fine win!
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Date: 8/31/2021 5:48:00 AM
It seems I blocked one or two people including you, by mistake. Thanks for pointing out. I’ve rectified the error.
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 8/30/2021 11:16:00 AM
Thanks for the wonderful prompt. Infact wanted to thank you before but you have blocked all comments. After your prompt only I ended my fear of darkness. Thanks. God bless!
Date: 8/30/2021 12:50:00 AM
I have a fear of the dark that started in childhood when someone frightened me, and it has lasted till now, it’s difficult to overcome. Good advice in your poem Rama, if I can face my fear maybe it will disappear… Belle
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Date: 8/29/2021 10:54:00 AM
Logical but also inspiring. Nicely done!
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Date: 8/26/2021 4:57:00 PM
Conquering fear is often more easily said than done. I enjoyed your take on this topic. Linda
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 8/27/2021 11:52:00 AM
It is tough or easy depending on our fear. Thanks for your wonderful comments
Date: 8/26/2021 1:12:00 PM
Conquering your fears makes you stronger Rama. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 8/27/2021 11:51:00 AM
I am fine, hope the same with you
Date: 8/26/2021 12:39:00 PM
Hello Rama, Wow! this poem say it all. yes we all have our fears. some is unknown how to handle it. blessings my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/28/2021 10:45:00 AM
Hello Rama, yes all is well with me. I hope it is the same for you. Hugs. Darlene
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 8/27/2021 11:51:00 AM
Thanks. Hope all is well with you
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