Hundreds of words to define a soul

Afraid to grow up, but not to be old
Afraid to be smart, but not to be bold
Afraid to give, but not to receive
Afraid to forget, but not to believe

Afraid to be loved, by something that real
Afraid to embrace, the emotions we feel
Afraid that our efforts will go on un-known
Afraid to give up, and just be alone

Afraid to be lost, afraid to just fade
Afraid that one day, my name will be mislaid
If tomorrow had come, that fear is no more
This fear I can concur, and leave at my door

Afraid to live, but not to choose
Afraid to cry, but not weep the blues
Afraid that to forget all who have blessed me
Because without this fear, I could no longer be