fear is big
fear tries to keep me safe
better safe than sorry
she says
as she holds me
tightly
and i listened to her
but after awhile
i realized
it wasn't healthy
i stood up
i told her
i love you
and i understand you're trying
to protect me
but you're not letting
me try anything
because mistakes
are scary
and she cried
please don't leave
it's too scary out there
you'll get hurt
i held her calloused hands
and said quietly
it's okay
getting hurt
is how you grow
i'll learn
thank you so much
for trying to protect me
it's my turn
to make you worry less
have some faith
in me
even if it's against your nature
and i'll show you
how i try and try and try
over and over and over
i hope my efforts
will touch you
and you will
watch me from a distance
and love me from a distance
thank you fear
i'm going to try now
