They always say
Chin up
Smile wide
You've nothing left to fear

So why is it then
That I fear you?

They say
They'll ease the pain
Take aware those fears

But I think
That's the problem-
They keep them
For a while
Then hand them back,
But bigger

They always say
Chin up
Smile wide
You've nothing left to fear

But the only fear
That I have
Are of those
Who tell me that