Fear - The Time Thief

So this is an attempt at a poem although I'm not entirely sure if it counts as one... Nevertheless here we are. I am trying to make some of my posts more upbeat, and what's more uplifting than a poem about superheroes?

Fear - The Time Thief

Fear is the evil villain you see in the movies

It’s the feeling you get when you talk passionately about doing something

But yet, it never happens

Fear is what prevents that tiny spark

From bursting into a fireball

Instead it flickers and struggles to stay ignited

Fear keeps you within your comfort zone

It stunts your growth whilst you grow into a reclusive

Fear itself can be generous when it wants to be

It gives countless excuses and regrets

Whilst, in turn taking opportunities and stealing precious moments

Fear can make you feel like you will live forever

It’s cruel in this way as it snatches your time

And before you know it you’re thinking

Thinking about all those things you didn’t do

But it’s too late now as you hear Fear’s mocking laughter

It doesn’t need to be this way

For like Kryptonite to Superman - Fear also has a weakness

“Fuck It” is its enemy and “Determination” the sidekick

Their motto? “What’s the worst that can happen?”

They work together to fight doubts and battle worry

And with that change in mindset, things become easier

Life becomes more exciting

Opportunities become limitless

People’s opinions mean less to you now

Whilst you become kinder to yourself

And those around you

And so, the adventures begin.

A visual interpretation of Fear

Thanks for reading

Lucy x