Don't Be Afraid

People are all the same. Nomatter where you go, it's the same in any language. We all need a few things; food, water, spirit, love, the list goes on, a house, family, friends, a job, a purpose, freedom, security. All of these things are important, and necessary to living a full life. But there is more we have in common. You and me. And I know you think we have nothing. I know you like to play pretend, and smile like everything is okay. But inside, I know you are afraid. How do I know? Well, my love, first of all, I invented the concept. I have been mastered by fear, and am often controlled by it. And second of all, I can read people. Like books. Ask anyone. You have no chance. Sorry. We all have special..."gifts". You make people smile. Even when you're not trying to. You create this sence of security, like when you just held on tight through the rain, and never let go until it was over. What do I do? I fix things. I'm not good with words, and I can't give you the cold hard truth, like it or not. I have friends that do that. No, I stay silent, and let you cry. I'll hold on to you, and let you tell me whats wrong, and I will gently, slowly, and steadily harness your pain, and drive it away. I'm Little Miss Sunshine, afterall... So just cut the crap already. Stop acting like you don't care. Stop ignoring me, and start talking. Most importantly, stop pretending that you are fearless. You're not. None of us are. And while you are a great actor, I can see right through that paper thin wall you've built, and it will only fall on top of you in the end. Let me take it down before that happens. I'm here. I'm ALWAYS here. Me. The one who knows you, and would jump in front of a train for you. It's only me. Don't be afraid.