Fearlessness ~ Lyric Poetry Poem by Christine A Kysely

Fearlessness is an awesome trait
You're lucky to have it, if you do
It comes with a certain bravado
A belief in what you do.

But here is the thing that I have found
About most fearless women and men
It's always easy to be fearless
When there is nothing to be feared, right then.

It's always easy to be not afraid
When there is nothing threatening about
When you are completely secure
When you are safely in your house...

Then its easy to be fearless.

When your children are safe and well cared for
When you are healthy and happy too
When you are successful in your life
When you have a fulfilling job to go do...

Then its easy to be fearless.

When your pantry is well-stocked
When you have ample food upon your plate
When you have heat and electricity
A reliable vehicle to take you from place to place...

Then its easy to be fearless.

If you have a fluffy pillow
on which to lay your head
If you have a warm place to sleep
And clean clothes and clean sheets to lay upon
And a soft and comfortable bed...

Then its easy to be fearless.

I used to think I was fearless
But now I don't think that I am
I have a lot to be afraid of
Of uncertainty, that I am.

Maybe someday I'll feel fearless again
Maybe someday I will
But for now and in the meantime
I just have to try and pay my bills.

Right now its not so easy
To be fearless in my life
Things are just too difficult
Every day is filled with strife.

And so I start each and every day
With a hope and a fervent prayer
For things to work out as they must
In God, I must put my trust.

I must try my best to be fearless
For my children, I know that I must.



(January 22,2011 Wausau, Wisconsin)

(c) Copyright 2011 by Christine A Kysely, All Rights Reserved