Fear is the enemy of Justice,
the enemy of Hope,
the enemy of Creativity.
It has no power when we rise up,
speak up,
act up,
and bring our truth into the world.
Fear haunts the world,
a demon given flesh
through hate, war, and inaction
Fear hunts the world,
a killer of light
not a bringer of darkness
denying, refusing, holding back.
Brittle and lost
broken and alone
it brings nothing together
but impassibly collects.
Shattered by a smile
Healed in a loving gaze
Forgotten in action
Transformed into strength.