"Fear"

What name have you, from whom I hide
Your powers upon me grace
Failing to escape you, each time I've tried
Your reflection is on my face

Why must you haunt me, following so
My life despite my dreams?
What will it take to let you go
Is it easier than it seems?

I listen and wait here for you
Frozen by your mere threat
Behind my window, I peer through
As a coward, which I regret

Meanwhile my dreams pass me by
My talents yet not spoken
To believe in myself, and to try
Your spell will then be broken

No longer will I hide from you
Your name no longer near
To realize what I always knew
Now distant, your name is fear

by Barbarea