By hollymccormick
Date: 2002 Apr 30
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Why I Run and Hide

When did I become this intimidated girl?
I used to be so confident, a ruler of the world.
I never held in any fear, I always played it back
I never thought that there was anything I lacked.
But now I look around and I am troubled so to see
That deep down inside there is no confidence in me.
I am fearful of the future, afraid of my past
Afraid that what I treasure most will never ever last.
I am afraid of growing old and ending up alone
Afraid to trust my emotions, afraid of the unknown.
Afraid that if I stop to enjoy this one sweet day
It could be my last, and I'll just waste away.
I'm frightened by my need and don't know where to turn
Because I know that when I go I won't get to return.
I want to give myself to you and never fear again
But I am so afraid; I'm so weary of you men.
If you could only see the fear I have inside
Maybe then you'd understand why I run and hide.