Fear is the most destructive emotion to the ambitious mind.

It infects any free-thoughts that aren’t already conditioned.

It’s the destroyer of bonds, reaper of souls,

the downfall of civilisations, the exterminator of opportunity.

It’s also heightened awareness, the rush of adrenaline,

the hair standing on your neck,

saving you from a fatal attack.

What is fear but a drug-free high?

The laughter that follows a scare

is like a drag of smoke.

It’s a relief, that you survived the beast,

that you found the fork in the path.

Are you the fork or the path?