altering direction
These decisions alter direction
Propelling me forward
Into the arms of my fear
Into the arms of self-protection
I long to be held
Even as I offer my own embrace
Arms strong and kind
I turn away
Fear motivates all
As does protection
Mitigating and numbing
Knowing anger hurts
Yet now I survive
Thrive on this truth
Nurturing this smoulder until ignition
With faith I will remain unsinged
Propelling me forward
Into the arms of my fear
Into the arms of self-protection
I long to be held
Even as I offer my own embrace
Arms strong and kind
I turn away
Fear motivates all
As does protection
Mitigating and numbing
Knowing anger hurts
Yet now I survive
Thrive on this truth
Nurturing this smoulder until ignition
With faith I will remain unsinged