in

Fear: A poem by Sujatha Sairam

Escapism was what I chose as my way, 
Running away from those who loved me anyway.
You pushed me down into vanity, 
Blindfolding me from reality. 

My existence became really tough, 
You made me feel I wasn’t good enough. 
O fear, now I realize it was all a bluff, 
You have caused havoc that’s more than enough. 

I lost the end number of opportunities, 
But now I’m sure of my priorities. 
I’m confident I’ll breakthrough
For life always gives a second chance to evade through. 

I’ve to rise up even if I fall, 
This world around can’t define me at all.
I’ve set my mind on an ambition, 
To achieve that I’m ready to go beyond every limitation.