Fear of Love

The fear of love is real and raw,
A trauma that still leaves a painful gnaw,
The thought of opening up once more,
Is a daunting task that makes you unsure.

The memories of hurt and pain,
Echoing through your mind again and again,
A heart once shattered, now glued together,
Yet the fear lingers, like a stormy weather.

The fear of the past repeating itself,
A fear that grips and holds like a vice,
The fear that love will only bring more pain,
A fear that can make your heart feel like ice.

But don't let the fear control your heart,
Don't let the past dictate your present start,
Take a deep breath and find the courage within,
To take a chance and let love begin.

For love can heal and love can grow,
And with the right person, the fear can go,
Take a leap of faith and give love a chance,
For in the end, it's worth the dance.