I’m wondering
How do I conquer a fear
So deeply ingrained that
I keep it well hidden away
Lest it overcome me

The situation forcing the fear to surface
Is such that I cannot turn away
And hide
Though every survival instinct
Shouts at me to

Run

Run

Run

Yet I cannot run
I cannot hide
I must proceed
For my own sake and health
So I will try to persevere

Rally my soul
Lean on loved ones
Push through my terror
And wrestle with this fear
Until I can once again
Squirrel it away