making a change

This feeling is there for a reason
you've been running so long
you forgot to look inside
and see the thing
you were running from
was your own fear

You've always been good
at being strong
at holding your own
and muscling your way
through the hard times
it's in the vulnerability
where you struggle
with shaking hands
racing heartbeat
and the desire to run
far away from anything
that might cause you
a deeper hurt
than the one you carry
around with you

This feeling is there for a reason
and running won't help anymore
it won't temper the panic
or make you feel free

It's time to face your fears
and damn the consequences
because you can't move forward
while standing still

© Indie Adams 2022