Innocence
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I once had no fears
I used to live my life with no worries or anxieties

None at all
Literally no fears, doubts, or apprehensions

And then when
However, things changed

I had some
I experienced fear for the first time

To my surprise
This new feeling caught me off guard

I grew to like both
But eventually, I started to appreciate both the feeling of being scared and brave

Scared or brave
I learned to value and appreciate both of these emotional states

Without them
Without fear and courage, life can feel dull and unfulfilling

The thrill of fear
Although I never would have thought it, the rush of adrenaline that comes from being scared is exhilarating

Thought I'd never admit it
I never thought I would enjoy being scared, but I've come to realize its appeal

Now greatly enjoyed with courage
I now embrace my fears and face them head-on, which has given me a new sense of bravery

When I once was
There was a time in my life

Untouchable
When I felt invincible and fearless

Innocence roared
My innocence and confidence were at their peak during this time

Still amazes
This period of my life never ceases to amaze me

It's still here
Although my innocence is still present in some ways

But in different places
It has evolved and changed over time

Neurosis
Anxiety and irrational fears

Only
Exclusive to

Attaches
Forms a bond

Itself to
With

Fertile
Suitable or receptive

Ground
A conducive environment

Where it can flourish
The ideal setting for neurosis to grow and develop

Fear is a powerful drug
Fear can be addictive and all-consuming

Overcome it and
But if you conquer your fear

You think that you can do
You'll feel confident enough to tackle anything

Anything
Any challenge or obstacle

Should I
Do I have to

Save myself
Protect myself and avoid risk

For later
To address or confront my fears in the future

Or generously give
Or should I face them head-on and overcome them now?

Fear of
The apprehension or anxiety related to

Losing
Losing control of

Energy
One's vitality, stamina, or mental resources

Is draining
Can sap one's mental and emotional strength

It locks up your chest
Fear can cause a physical sensation of tightness and constriction in the chest

Shuts down the heart
It can also cause one's heart rate and blood pressure to rise, which can be harmful in the long term

Miserly
Selfish, hoarding, and unwilling to share

And stingy
Reluctant to give or to be generous

Let's open up, share
Instead of letting fear control us, let's be generous and give to others, even if it means facing our fears head-on