Fear

Trust in your fear
As it speaks with a voice
Or you'll be left in pieces
With no longer a choice

For your fear will take over
In vociferous chant
To pieces you will collapse
In meandering rant

So when ever this word
Called fear appears
Don't fall to pieces
Or your soul disappears




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Colleen Bono

Date: 12/2/2009 2:58:00 PM

I am ALWAYS in fear of something.

Aleera De La Keur

Date: 11/28/2009 1:12:00 PM

Lovely write as always....Love wicked

Simone Segal

Date: 11/25/2009 4:38:00 PM

Great poem, NOW GET TO BED!!! love Simone

Colleen Bono

Date: 11/25/2009 11:49:00 AM

you have soup mail

Colleen Bono

Date: 11/25/2009 10:25:00 AM

I wrote a couple of new poemw.check them out.Warning they are sad but true.

Shayla Dendinger

Date: 11/23/2009 3:13:00 PM

Thankyou for welcoming me to poetry soup, and not to be you know out there but what do you think about young poets like 15 year olds maybe. poeple tell me its a bad thing to be 15 and writing poems but i dont think so. Just wanted your input and very nice poem.

Izzy Gumbo

Date: 11/23/2009 12:28:00 PM

So simple and so true yet sometimes one of the most difficult things to do... not get lost in the fear :) I trust it yes and with caution pear, sometimes lingering just a while too long, to feel it. See it and hear it, not just in reaction but in thought. Your writing is brilliant and I always enjoy reading you my friend.

Billy Thekidster

Date: 11/22/2009 2:28:00 PM

Fear does have its place as a survival tool. The trick is to not let fear turn you into a paranoid fool. Great Piece James. Best Wishes Always, Bill

Audrey Haick

Date: 11/22/2009 12:47:00 PM

Good write, James! It's true, fear will leave you in pieces! I had an experience when I was paralyzed with fear-literary! There are different aspects of fear- one kind of fear makes you more aware and intune to your situation- that's good- the other is from mistrust, ignorance or consequences, etc. Have a good Thnxgiving with your loved ones, my friend! Thank you for your comments on my poems! Peace and love, Audrey

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 11/22/2009 6:38:00 AM

love the word "vociferous" I don't agree with the beginning but I do the end and I think you may have not said enough on the subject LOL. Fear is a "cue" look here you thimble headed human you need to work on this "issue" OR your life will be limited by this fear! Fear needs to be USED a prod for self examination "why am I afraid of this?" What would really happen and how would I manage if I confounted my fear. Love Ya always Deb (PS or you get to come back & address it in the next lifetime!)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 11/21/2009 7:26:00 PM

Soup Mail, Highlander... luv...

James Peranteau

Date: 11/21/2009 7:24:00 PM

The only fear I have dear friend is the loss of Gods love,...and we both know that is impossible,..for Jehovah is love !!! It was a pleasure reading your poetry today Mr. Fraser !!!! Splended in fact !!!! james

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 11/21/2009 5:06:00 PM

Bravo James and yes I totally agree about that word "fear" that holds us back from our goals and destinies.. enjoyed this intense write.. and congrats on u and Carolyn doing it again.. just read it tonight and it speaks volumes of the crime wave plaguing our society today ... unique piece of writing and many will be drawn to read the newest creation from both of u.. excellent team.. luv ... Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart"

Donna Golden

Date: 11/21/2009 12:25:00 PM

Fear most definitely has a function. It is the survival instinct in us. Worry, however, has no function and only destroys. We must learn to separate the two. Hugs, my friend! Donna

Kim Hilliker

Date: 11/21/2009 11:27:00 AM

So many live and die in fear. It's a tragedy. Thanks for sharing, James!

Jared Pickett

Date: 11/21/2009 11:14:00 AM

WOW....Another Highlander favorite...... Your crisp word-play turned this poem from mediocre to Great......:JP]

Date: 11/21/2009 7:53:00 AM

Wonderful message in this poem. Good use of rhyme to convey your thoughts. Your latest with Carolyn is amazing!!!!! Please check out the comment I left there. Keep up the good writing. Karen

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/21/2009 7:44:00 AM

Very wise words, James. You know the fear I've been dealing with lately and the last two lines have a powerful impact. Definitely one for my faves! And thanks for joining me in our latest collaboration. It's so good to know you are there when things seem to get out of hand. Much love to my favorite Highlander! Carolyn

Jod!E Quintero

Date: 11/21/2009 4:47:00 AM

I love this...especially the last verse.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/21/2009 3:12:00 AM

There are only two choices. Fear for one and love for the other. Facing the fear and overcoming is not easy. Nicely done Rhyme on a good topic. Sara

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/20/2009 11:45:00 PM

you ve inspired me to write a verse James...tnks

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/20/2009 11:41:00 PM

excellent wording..Hope is the stepping stone to fear,yet fear is the stepping stone to hope..lets hope for strength and courage:)..clever write Fraser indeed--Charma