Heart of the Quest

In shadows cast by fear's tight grip

We hesitate, our courage slips

The path ahead, a daunting sight

Yet hidden there, potential light

 

We cling to comfort, known and safe

Afraid to leap, to take that brave

But in the heart of every dare

Lies the thrill of the unknown, rare

 

The whispers of what could be

Are drowned by doubts, we fail to see

Yet every step into the new

Unfolds a world, a broader view

 

The comfort zone, a gilded cage

Where dreams are stifled, passions age

Yet outside lies a boundless sky

Where dreams can soar, where spirits fly

 

We fear the fall, the stumble, the fail

But every setback tells a tale

Of lessons learned, of strength regained

Of courage found, of wisdom gained

 

The unknown calls, a siren's song

To venture forth, to journey long

For in the quest, the brave will find

A richer heart, a broadened mind

 

So, take the step, embrace the fear

For in the leap, the path is clear

The future waits, a canvas wide

With colors bold, with dreams untied

 

In every heart, a seed is sown

Of dreams and hopes, of the unknown

Nurture it with courage's light

And watch it grow, and take its flight

 

For life is short, and time is fleet

Don't let fear hold you in defeat

Embrace the new, the untried ways

And find the joy in all your days

 

So let the fear, the doubts, the dread

Be left behind, let courage spread

For in the end, it's clear to see

The greatest joy is to be free

 

To try, to fail, to rise again

To live a life without refrain

For in the heart of every quest

Lies the path to life's very best

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