This is my longest ever poem and a bit haphazard I think, but here it is anyway. It's about irrational fear. Any feedback is welcome.
Fear is a hijacker that can take us off course
A stealth like enemy, it can be a violent force
Sweeping down upon you
You're left immobilized and frozen
With a myopic view of a life that could be golden
But a battle must be fought -
So you live on through the plight
Though, our deepest, darkest fears are often lurking out of sight
A wrench in your mind, a false illusion
Polluting your mind-stream, this mental intrusion
But fear doesn't have to be unending
The key is in sight
The key is insight
Some thoughts have need of mending
Face your fears head on, you won't feel so heavy
Investigate, explore and question your worry
Take a deep breath
Remember give it time
Then sit back and rejoice in a soothing boat ride.
Fear is a hijacker that can take us off course
A stealth like enemy, it can be a violent force
Sweeping down upon you
You're left immobilized and frozen
With a myopic view of a life that could be golden
But a battle must be fought -
So you live on through the plight
Though, our deepest, darkest fears are often lurking out of sight
A wrench in your mind, a false illusion
Polluting your mind-stream, this mental intrusion
But fear doesn't have to be unending
The key is in sight
The key is insight
Some thoughts have need of mending
Face your fears head on, you won't feel so heavy
Investigate, explore and question your worry
Take a deep breath
Remember give it time
Then sit back and rejoice in a soothing boat ride.




I can relate very strongly to this poem. I used to live in Brixton right next to what was called the 'Front Line'. The urban unrest that led to eventual riots certainly increased my fear, of which I already had a lot psychologically. Fear can be disabling and your poem hit that point and its meanings head-on.
