(Sitting with: Dear Joy, I'm sorry I was so scared.....)

 I understand. 

It simply was. 

We believe what we do...until we don't. 

It's ok to fear. 

How else do you know it's a mistake (perception, belief)? 

the ocean of fear
motors the lifeboat on its way—
speeds the truth to arrive

the shrapnel vanishes
when truth dawns

fear can never change
what you are!

out of your experience
of fear is birthed
your ability to embrace others
in their darkest night
and hold the light

when you fear fear
no more,
your safety is assured,
your step steady
on the path Home

this is what
growing up means,
we are not so easily spooked,
we see it is false images and not reality,
we finally see
there is no need to flinch