Dread is Just Part of the Process...

there’s something kind of beautiful
in knowing that in the long run,
dread didn’t prevent me from making things.

we create a lot of art,
apparently,
in the presence of fear;
it’s not impossible that i might do it again.

fears and perceived failures 
from my younger self 
makes me sad for him.
i wonder whether everyone feels this, 
whether it’s something you get over or just integrate.