THE MESSAGE
This poetry personifies fear. The narrator is having a self reflection with the entity of fearHere fear is a living feeling within him. Whenever there is a conflict within someone it usually results to the person answering rhetorical questions which the narrator did.
He understands that fear is a part of him which makes him what he is. However, he can't give into fear and candy ass. He understands that fear can be good and can be bad as well. Scripturally in the book of life (the bible) says
that the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom.
This is proverbial saying of when you fear God means that you understand what He is capable of doing and you respect Him. It doesn't mean that you should be afraid.
Take for instance if you see a bear in the woods or in the jungle or in the amazons, if you do not have the element of fear in you. The is no way you will know that the bear is capable of killing or hurting you . One would just stand there and see the raging bear charge towards you but when you have that element of fear in you. You will tap into that energy, you will understand that you have to apply some sort of wisdom approach the situation.
Do you run away? to live to fight another day.
Do you stay? Stand your ground and fight for your survival.
When you stand your ground and face it head on knowing what to do to avoid his attacks then you become become brave. Therefore channeling the fear into bravery so the narrator understands that he cannot allow fear to consume him.
He would not give fear a chance to bring him down. When someone is consumed with fear it can mess with thoughts of reasoning thereby putting one in a state of mental disorder such as paranoia, cowardliness or shy.
Fear can affect the progress or progression in life of someone from taking risk or taking a chance in life which can blind someone of what lies ahead and taking away the truth of a possible positive future. The narrator understands that one of the keys to surviving as a human being is to harness the energy of fear. Tapping into it this raw energy is very delicate because fear is like fire ... it's key to our human existence but if not properly handled it would burn you. It is truly more than a feeling.
Sometimes we care so much for loved our ones that we do not want them to get hurt which of course is normal. We don't want to lose them even though it is one day inevitable. We are not afraid of the inevitable but it is the fear of not to being capable of providing for them when we are gone that drives us to work harder.
Finally the narrator understands that channeling it properly can be a source of motivation to push yourself beyond your scope daring to achieve the impossible
POETRY ANALYSIS
The poetry is more like a note to self. The narrator is conscious of his feelings. As the first 4 lines which are rhetorical questions connotes. The narrator is torn to answering some these questions which he is not compelled to as he ponders on it.
Here fear is like a fox creeping up to you at a slight chance when you lose confidence it will take a hold of you. The narrator relates fear to fire that needs a catalyst.
The human mind can be configured in several ways. When you study a program you will be fined tuned to that subject. Fear can also do the same to an individual. There are many and several terms of various kinds of fear. This is because fear has been able to work its way in such a persons settings thereby corrupting his senses.
As a result, you can scared of such kind of situation. The option of bravery will be a far cry to such a person.
Vision does not refer to sight per say. Think of it this way by a famous saying
If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants. - Isaac Newton
Fear will not let you see clearly your goal or focus.
The narrator understands that he can't take away fear from himself so the best thing to do is use it as tool to motivate him.
Knowing fully well that the power of Fear can be used to control people. As dictators and some mean bosses use to control their people or subordinates.
Here fear is compared to natural elements
This part can be bit confusing but not to worry the narrator expresses and compares fear to part of your subconscious. If for instance you are in a new environment or you go camping there is a possibility you may not sleep well, this can be a result of your senses alertness of the unknown. The factor at play here is fear in relation to survival instincts.
Just to c;clarify the above, this line kicks in. Playing Diana Ross He lives in you
The preceding lines above describes Fear thereby personifying it even much more with warnings of not given fear an upper hand in your life.
Then this line says you should use fear to your advantage to keep pushing you.
This poetic line wants you to create how you want fear to be to you
Paint the world of fear to you as you would want it as this will help you to overcome fear.
COMMENTS FROM THE AUTHOR'S DESK
This piece was inspired by @solomonsel when I read his post ARE YOU AFRAID? GOOD.. He made me to see Fear from a different angle which I promised him I will do a piece on it. I never make promises but when I do I must fulfill it.
It is a very interesting piece as I feel I did good with it.
I hope you enjoyed my work.
You can support the author i.e me by engaging in the comment section.
Dante is here, No Fear
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My sincerest apologies for commenting this late. Work has been hectic. I've been away from steemit for a few days. @hopehuggs is the one who just alerted me to this post.
You took an idea and made it worse. Your analysis and poetry went beyond my post. I feel like you inspired me to write that post. I'm moved to my core by your words. You've set the bar higher for me and I'm thankful for the challenge.
@hopehuggs is someone who inspires me to write better and to keep getting better. When I want to write I think of her and many other who read my work. I try to give in my best not to let my readers down especially when it come to poetry.
I really loved your piece @solomonsel
That piece is highly underrated and undervalued.
It is a big joy for that you also liked this for I am glad not to disappoint you.
Still working to be the better of my best
Dante is here, No FearCheers
I have one or two pieces I feel were undervalued but I've come to accept that my presence on steemit is not yet on the level of attracting readers. This worries me because I fear that when I finally reach that level I wouldn't be producing the same quality content as I am doing now. Did you ever have this thought and feeling?
Now that you mentioned this. Yes.
Infact I feel like I haven't been writijg as best as i did when I started here.
Whenever I want to share a piece of my work. I still end up reverting to my early post.
In the eyes of the readers... they just want you to keep doing what you do with the same fire and passion.
I'm sure you will be fine ...
Keep growing on your blog ...
You may not know it yet but youbare getting much better
Thank you so much. I really needed this encouragement. I shall continue fighting the good fight.
I hope you're enjoying these Easter holidays with your loved ones as I am.
Awesome piece
thank you
Fear is a killer of dream, a killer of vision, a destroyer of mission. Those who had conquered their fear are the ones making headway in life, let overcome our fear and step into success. Great topic, am learning the art from you.
I am learning the skills from you mate
In one word..Amazing! The message and follow up analysis...Concise. In summary, this is well done. Good job once again 👏🏾
@thatlovechild your comment is gold every time..
thank you for your words of encouragement
I love this Dante. Exceptional.
Thank you so much @fruitarianism
This is beautiful indeed.
thank you keme
The poetry just by itself had me. Enticing piece of poetry.
I have something you might enjoy. A non-erotica piece this time: whimsical fantasy.
https://steemit.com/writing/@joe.nobel/on-an-outing-to-another-universe-for-a-change-of-pace-whimsical-fantasy
Joe
@joe.nobel
science fiction, fantasy, erotica
You can count on me anytime to read your work