Use the Fear!
A little bit of inspiration for anyone that needs it!
If you're sitting there
Thinking, contemplating
If you're sitting there
Itching, shaking
Aching to share
Your truth, your soul
But scared
I know how you feel
Sure, it's freeing
Yes
But...
but...
But
It's frightening
Too
Laying it all out
Letting people
See you
Know you
The "you" you really are
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Don't let the fear stop you
Use the fear
Rechannel it
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If you're sitting there
Worried about others
What they think
What they feel
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Be brave
Be bold
Be open
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Be
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Free
*
Thanks for reading!
I appreciate all feedback! I don't bite. Just hope you enjoy or finding something useful/inspiring in my words.
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About the Creator
Paul Stewart
Scottish-Italian poet/writer from Glasgow.
Overflowing in English language torture and word abuse.
"Every man has a sane spot somewhere" R.L Stevenson
The Accidental Poet - Poetry Collection is now available!
https://paulspoeticprints.etsy.com
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Comments (38)
Cool.
Paul this was another wonderfully inspiring piece again! You've really got a knack for this! Also, congratulations on Top Story! 🎉
NICE WORK 💜
Yes!! Congrats on Top Story, my friend!! 🤗❤️
Congratulations
Such a lovely and inspiring poem! Just the motivation I needed to keep sharing my heart on this platform!
This is so cute 😊💞 Thank you for the little lift!
Great poem! Yep, putting yourself out there takes guts but here we are anyway. And Top Story is your reward!
That was wonderful and yes, inspiring. Congratulations
Inspiring Paul! Thank you and Congratulations on Top Story!
Awww, Paul. What a beautiful motivational poem. Thank you!!! Also, I could swear I was already subscribed to you but apparently not, so I have now subscribed for more of this loveliness. x
Congratulations on your Top Story Paul✨🎉🎉🎉📝❗
So many buts. Thank you for the inspiration! Great poem <3
I love the structure of this piece and the way that you speak directly to the audience. Excellent work!
well said!
Congratulations paul!
Excellent, Paul, my friend. So glad it made it to Top Story!
Paul this is * E X C E L L E N T * !!! One of my favorites of yours so far (love that you keep churning favorites out!) and so masterfully crafted. Outstanding work, my friend. 👏 And I am so glad this received TS recognition! Truly worthy.
Fuck yes, I fancy seeing this here, and congrats! 🥂
Absolutely...and a great message for all the blocked talent out there... Great TS, sir!
Be free, what a concept not easy to achieve sometimes. Loved the inspiration in your words. Great piece and congratulations on Top Story :)
Sage advice there Paul. Nicely put. ❤️
I love this message so much :)
Congrats on the TS.
Very nice, very inspirational.