Jealousy

There is always fear
when a goal is of such importance
that to strive and fail
would be worse
than to never have tried.

The knowledge that you’ve failed
would be such a blow,
you would never get
back your pride,
never mind respect.

Of course, that’s pride that’s talking.
Pride lives in fear
and chatters non-stop in your mind:
like a loquacious a parrot,
that can be brought to an end,

by a twist of the wrist disconnected.
Remember your body is your friend.
You are protected
by the mass of courage it brings.
Let your body sing!