Simple Reality of Fear

You’re not afraid of the dark,
** You’re afraid of what’s in it.

You’re not afraid of heights,
** You’re afraid of falling.

You’re not afraid of the people around you,
** You’re afraid of rejection.

You’re not afraid to love,
** You’re afraid of not being loved back.

You’re not afraid to let go,
** You’re afraid to accept the reality that they’re gone.

You’re not afraid to try again,
** You’re afraid of getting hurt for the same reason.