throw away the

there is a fear
so great

not of
the unknown

but the call
of the unknown

the excitement
of the unknown

the friend
who convinced
you silly

that girl
who dazzled
you into foolishness

yes,
they will tell you
advise you
sometimes, even force you

to listen to the fear
to the caution
to  the monotony

yet, the ones
who will break away

will dance in joy
laugh without caution
sing with heart

and, most importantly
live