Fear, like a straight jacket,
Will certainly keep you from actively hurting yourself
Or the people and world around you.
It can keep you from running
From dancing
From singing
From getting booed off the stage.
It can keep you from loving
And lord knows that’s a good way to be assured
An avoidance of devastating heartbreak.
Certainly, certainly, let fear keep you safe.
Arms tied to your body
Never reaching out
Never holding anything to your chest
Never letting rhythm or melody
Steal into your limbs
To wave them or shake them
Or beat them on drums.
It is very safe
To sit very still
Letting fear keep you from harm.
The Hamlet Project 