That Fear In Us Poem by Vincent Igwilo

Look not at your background
For it cannot put your back to the ground
If you believe
Don't doubt yourself
You can be it

Greatness is not born with men
But achieved by those that diligently seek it
Leave it not for others
But dare to achieve it
For you can be it

Stay strong and be firm
For the storms come and go
Don't let that voice dampen your heart
For you can be it

Don't cry and don't sigh
For what will be will be
But friend, the choice to rise or stay down is yours to make
Be not dismayed for you can be it

They must laugh and talk
But that is a criteria for success
They must push and hate
But that's just a ladder to the apex
Don't withdraw when they come near
For you can be it

That fear in us
Must be overcome
For it obstructs our view of greatness
Decide to believe in yourself for their is nothing side to lean on
And you will be it

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure
That we often ask ourselves 'who am I to be beautiful and smart'
But actually who are you not to be.