Fear Poem by Jim Yerman

Fear is a strange anomaly...
for it's certain we'll never prevail
If we refuse to take a chance
for fear that we might fail.

It's true when we come upon a river bank
It would be safer if we stay...
for jumping in will get us wet
and we'll face hazards along the way.

And there's a chance if we jump in
we'll fail miserably...
Ahhhhh....
But there's an equal chance, that same river,
will lead us to the sea.

When you're afraid of the unknown
here's where to begin:
Stand on the edge...
take a deep breath
and tell yourself,
"Look Out! I'm divin' in."