Years passed

Never tried

Steps on

Doesn’t know why

Today is different

He is here

Steps on

Feels the fear.

Smiling faces

All so near.

 

First time

Feels the rush

Nervous energy

Face is flush.

 

Locked down

Moving slow

Not ready

Wants to go.

 

Creeping up

Looks around

Sees the world

Quiet sound

 

Peace be still

Heart is full.

Weightless.

Ready.

Hands.

Steady.

 

Raises arms

In the air

Then it drops

Weightless hair

Nothing matters

Filled with joy

Face is glowing

Happy boy!

 

Faster

Faster

Now he flies

Screaming corners

Happy cries

 

Up and down

Slammed about

Laughing smile

Joyful shout

Silence makes

An echo sound

Snap.

Done.

Looks around

 

That was it?

That was fear?

I. AM. FEARLESS.

DO YOU HEAR?

ROAR inside!

I’m a beast

I’ll devour

Fear’s welcome feast!

 

No delay

Back for more

Feels the rush

Feet hit floor.

adrenaline

rushing.

heart

pumping.

 

Sees reflection

Smiling face

Fear is GONE

Courage erased!

 

If I never tried this way

If fear stood in my way

If I never made that push

I would never know this rush

How it feels to roar and crush

Overcome, take control

Embrace this new-life-long role.

I am stronger, fearless – yay!

Fear, I conquered you today.

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Psalm 34:4

I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears