Courage to care?

It takes courage to show that a person cares. Humans fear the idea of rejection. They fear the thought of giving something so precious only to be denied. To care, to show that they care is courageous. The person is investing time and concerns into something or someone. They could get betrayed, disappointed, turned down but the fact that they took the chance is magnificent.

Do I have courage? I don't believe so. I want to it though. I want to show you I care but I'm scared. I'm petrified by the image of you laughing at me as you walk away. I don't want to be ignored anymore, I don't want to be pushed away as I chase after you. No, I do not have courage. I cannot keep running after so long. I do not have the stamina, I do not have the strength to stride on. All I have is the pain within' my heart as I try to forget and turn away.

Fear from my eyes.

Are you scared too?