Fear holds us hostage to our potentials
Indifferent to our worth or credentials
Afraid to risk or chance
To move forward or advance

Dread leads to stagnant indignation
Stuck in a rut of pure frustration
Fearful of losing face
Of failures and disgrace

Fear keeps us prisoner of our choice
To meek to speak out with truthful voice
Concerned least we be judged
And our characters be smudged

Stuck captive in our unfounded fears
Afraid to set forth to new frontiers
Keeping safe without extremes
Never realizing our dreams

Life is short there is no question
Live life fully without digression
Move forward when you fear most
Raise your glass to life
and make a toast