Raised In Fear

I was raised in fear
But I won’t live
In fear

I will live
My life

Within

Clear viewing distance
Of what scares me

Instead of tucked

Deep within
The walls
Of safety

I won't pretend
That fear

Isn't powerful

But I will

Remind fear
That I
Am powerful too

I was raised in fear

But I won’t live
In fear

Instead

I will honor
The life
I have been given

And in the midst of

And in spite of  
All there is
To be afraid of

I will

Find the courage
To live bravely
And well