TREPIDATION
If I were a poet, I'd fear words failing me. If I could sing, I'd cower at losing my voice. If I were a dancer, I'd dread losing a limb. But here I am, with nothing; no need to be afraid, Still, trepidation courses through my veins, Setting my nerves ablaze. What do I owe the displeasure to? I question every little thing that troubles me And ultimately end up questioning myself Because, at last, am I not the cause of my own agony? Why do I even need to be afraid? Even if my demise is tomorrow What is it that I'm so afraid of losing? With these thoughts in mind, Shouldn't I be living as free as a bird? But here I am with foreboding angst outlaid.