I am angry with you,
Because I’m afraid that you’re right.
I am angry with you,
Because I’m afraid that you’ll leave.
I am angry with you,
Because I’m afraid of myself.
I am feeling sad today,
Because I am afraid of tomorrow.
I am feeling sad today,
Because I am afraid of yesterday.
I am feeling sad today,
Because I’m afraid to fade away.
You are making me jealous,
Because I’m afraid you love her more than me.
You are making me jealous,
Because I’m afraid that she’s prettier to see.
You are making me jealous,
Because I’m afraid that you’ll set me free.
I have been struck sick,
Because I’m afraid about finances,
I have been struck sick,
Because I’m afraid of losing friends,
I have been struck sick,
Because I’m afraid.
You have forgiven me,
and I feel love.
You have given me truth,
and I feel love.
You have smiled with me,
and I feel love.
I accepted your forgiveness.
I have forgiven myself.
I accepted your truth.
I have found truth within myself.
I accepted your smile.
Now I smile for myself.
You showed me love,
and I freed myself from fear.
I am not afraid.
I live love.
~ Raederle Phoenix
January 2012
Inspired by the book “The Mastery of Love”
Originally posted in my Art Phoenix blog.