Fear
sets in
once we see
that we may be
cornered, encircled,
with ominous outcomes
likely dark fate staring us
even as we see helping hands
withdrawing, leaving us here alone,
beginning the countdown to the gallows.
Be this as it may, we soon regain calm,
looking fear in the eye and smiling,
doing whatever best we can,
then accepting the fallout
with courage and resolve,
playing out the dream,
in as ordained
taking all
in our
stride.
Etheree