The clearing in the clouds

There are so many goals, that I thrive to complete,

But with fear looming large, my heart stifles a beat;

So many dreams, in each breath, I long to fulfill,

The uncertainty dangles, screaming loud and shrill.

The to-do-lists in my head, spill onto a million pages,

Overwhelming me as I add, I wish I could rip the cages.

The foam atop my coffee, I watch as it disappears,

Taking with it my burdens, the mountain of my fears;

"There is room for more, your cup won't overflow",

A hopeful voice in my heart calls- soft, firm and mellow.

Down is not out- Get up!

Where there is stress, paralysis follows.

What is the pressure all about?

Remember that you're doing this solely for YOU.

You train with all your heart for one big day.

It would make sense to be your best then, wouldn't it?

Constricting your airways in fear would be moronic.

You're doing a fabulous job and you know it.

Flaunt it!

No, not to anyone else.

Proclaim it proudly to yourself in the mirror.

Realize that without confidence, you're dead meat.

Hold on- You're getting there!

Is your enemy really who you think it is?

OR Is it just a red-flag that went up in your head again?

You could have that debate with yourself forever.

The fact is that words are YOUR greatest strength.

It is easy for you to read between the lines.

You know that most people mean well.

But you cannot for the life of you understand one thing-

Why do they speak before thinking, every time?

You're tired of decoding the truth masked by meanness.

You deserve what you give, don't you?

You were tailor-made for this

So, you're scared??

You've spent plenty of time thinking of what you'll do.

"What if this doesn't work out?"

Yes, there are other avenues.

Yes, you might have to accept something smaller.

You've talked yourself into it even.

You've convinced yourself that you'll be happy.

That is all just pure rubbish, if you ask me!

I'll tell you what I think- You won't be happy.

You will have compromised, however.

Isn't even the thought of that just pathetic to you?