it is good
to be afraid

there is plenty
to be afraid
of in this
world

but please

please

don’t let it *******
you

don’t hide
don’t run
don’t shut
down

simply put:
you must embrace
the fear

you must
and you must
tell others to
as well

and you all,
together,
shall be strong
enough to face the
darkness that
inhabits
this
world

and when the hour
dawns and the battle
comes to fruition

it will be the fearless
that succeed
and the meek
shall be driven
from this
earth