Fear

It hides in the dark; lingers in the unknown. Ignorance and imagination are the foods on which it’s grown. Paralyzing its victims, right before it strikes; Causing intelligent people to do foolish things when deeply it does bite. It harbors no prejudice; it will embrace almost everyone. Those who say they never feel it - are sometimes brave, and sometimes dumb. It’s inside of the old and the young, just alike; Around any corner it could be lurking - posing, ready to strike. A loud noise; A sudden movement; Lets you know that it’s inside – Tragic events and unwanted outcomes from which we cannot hide. Some day you will face it – some of us, more than others; It’ll make even the strongest of men cry again for their mothers. Knowledge can tame it some; Confidence, keep it down; But don’t be fooled into believing it will never come around. When it comes, you can try to look it in the eye; But let’s be clear, when it’s near you will feel the FEAR.