Edward Ibeh Poet Lyric

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Fear

Fear is the formidable enemy
          confronting us all 
           day in, day out;
      imprisoning those of us 
          refusing to fight it.

  An albatross around our necks
         choking our throats 
         with a vice-like grip
       It can be so paralyzing 
     it makes us crumble or fold...
 
           under pressure, 
     or plant seeds of doubt 
     in our minds. It freezes 
     our dreams and desires 
            to a standstill...

     and we become hesitant 
       to seize opportunities
        Our bodies tremble,
          our hands rattle
   our hearts beat like a drum, 

   and our pulses tick like clock
   when fear steers our minds 
     into fight or flight mode.
Our fingers fidget with each other. 
       Our palms are sweaty, 

    and our nerves are jumpy. 
 The best way we can fight fear
         is facing it head-on
         and using it as fuel 
              for courage.

 
Date written and posted: 02/04/2018

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Curtis Moorman August 16, 2018 at 3:21 PM Edward, I praise the Lord for your willingness to proclaim Him in your work. Fear can be a real source of depression if not dealt with. Prayer is the greatest choice of all. It is a Scriptural fact that when our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, needed reassurance He went to a secret place and prayed to the Father. We have that same honor and privilege available to us --- praying to the Father in the Name of Jesus. Great poem, My Brother! Edward Ibeh August 17, 2018 at 6:35 AM I greatly appreciate the wonderful comments and support, Curtis!

Chime Justice Ndubuisi June 15, 2018 at 11:30 AM In one of my poems I wrote: "For fear of the unknown has not only ruined The lives of individuals who think existence Is a gift - but the better parts of coming Generations have also been murdered by it." Thanks for this Edward. I always pray and fight my fears. Edward Ibeh June 15, 2018 at 2:03 PM Thank you for the kind words and support, Chime!

Silent One February 5, 2018 at 7:59 AM excellent.. Edward Ibeh February 6, 2018 at 6:20 AM Thank you so much, Silent One:-)