When did negativity become ok? When did the disregard of common courtesy become acceptable? Does an abusive hand warrant more loyalty then a sincere kiss. Does fear out weigh hope. Is the safety in alone worth the price of lonely. Holding on to the wrong things and pushing away that which would make us happy. Faith has been replaced with doubt. Doubt has us expecting the worse, not even considering the possibility of great outcomes. We hide behind walls to protect ourselves from dangers that reside in our minds. Unable to let our hearts explore or be explored. I want more then to hold on to a dream. I want it to show itself to me in real time and restore my faith. Make me believe in that which once filled me with joy, excitement, with life. I don't wanna just get through the day to only dread tomorrow. I wanna live as intensely as I wanna love. I wanna love with passion , with honor, with loyalty, and with faith. I want my commitment to life to be shared and appreciated. Let me die in love rather than live in fear...E.D.M.L.