Fear Is

Fear is.
Fear is all for some
and "nuthin'" to others.

For those for whom fear IS,
There are mountains to climb
and raging rivers to be crossed.

I see an Olympian
battling the wild canyon rivers
in a tiny kyak
with faith and determination.

This is the way I drive
the major highways with
cars like boulders to be avoided,
blinding rain like cascades of water
to be maneuvered through.

But when the Olympian finally
reaches the finish line,
safe and secure,
these are my accolades....

"It's about time you got home!"