HOW DO YOU DROP YOUR FEAR

hod hasharon, isreal. july 20/82

how do you
drop your fear
they say
they say it must be done
each day
each hour minute sec
it seems
must flush it
from the world of dreams 

but what about tomorrow
as demands are sure to come
and what about the children
and old age we're running from
 
who can deny necessity
for the basics shelter food
who in heaven's name my friend
can criticize our mood
 
but still they go on saying
it's fear that you must drop
they say to love your neighbour
appreciate your lot