PERSON Poem: Litany of Fear, by Asantewaa Boykin

Fear not,
for you are your brother and sister’s keeper
Fear not,
for your brother and sisters-keep you
Fear not,
your destiny, for you and yourself already
decided which path you will walk?
Fear not,
the loss of loved ones for death itself may
not be – predetermined, but it is determined.
Fear not,
those with convincing words, smooth knees
and soft hands. Their work will speaks for
itself.
Fear not,
An agent provocateur can only provoke
those who thrive on provocation

Fear is not a barren emotion. When
neglected it bears the fruit of inaction. When
pruned with protective, persistent hands the
fruit it bares, action in the absence of fear.
Fear Not

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