Controlled

by JaM   Mar 13, 2014


Our fears restrain each of us,
all the while, being driven by them.
We desperately strive to overcome,
this worlds capacity for mayhem.

Without the hold of fear,
our possibilities are endless.
If we broke free of our chains,
power is what we would possess.

A power full of dangers,
with no fear of a consequence.
Filling this plagued earth,
with so little consonance.

If my fear should dissipate,
the evil inside will break free.
Destroying all that's in my life,
including the person I call me.

This pain that has been written,
in so many colours of ink.
Would be unleashed to reign,
severing my humanity, my link.

Without the fear of pain,
I could become a monster.
I could indulge in the suffering,
I could become a conqueror.

If the fear should dissipate,
the love hidden would shine.
Bringing out the happiness,
that is buried deep inside.

On the surface I pretend, I try,
to feel that innocence again.
Where everything is a wonder,
and everyone is your friend.

Without the fear of pain,
I would give my love to all.
I would make everyone happy,
I would stand up tall.

What would you do if you weren't afraid, you ask?

I would love myself and this world. I would make this world a place that everyone wanted to be in. I would be the strength that so many lack, and the voice that has been taken from so many.

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  • 10 years ago

    by Beautiful Soul

    This is a very beautiful poem. I can see where the sadness comes from though. We all fear to be who we really are. And everyone says that they can change the world. No one person can do that but one person can do a small part. The world nowadays definitely needs more love. I loved the message you were trying to say. I really loved your last stanza. You want to give your love as much as you can even though you are fighting your own battle. You are stronger than you think you are and very courageous to be yourself when society says differently.

    • 10 years ago

      by JaM

      Thank you :) In this case, I'm more trying to get away from who I am. I'm in the process of being a better person. Being less hateful and mean to people. I do enjoy it, at times. But sometimes I feel bad after too. I'm aware that I can't fix it. I know I can make a difference, for some, in places, but the world is bigger than one person. Thanks. I do still want to make others happy, even if I can't do it for myself. Yeah, so I hear, but I'm on the edge of giving up again. The more I try to be me, the more people encourage it, the more I find there isn't a place for me here.

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