"...To be alive is to be vulnerable.”

Self confidence can
protect you from many things.
It can make harsh words
seem like a jealous rant.
Shattering the idea
that you are anything less than amazing.
That self assurance
will help make even the worst situation
into a learning experience
that can only make you better.
The depth of that sureness
can reach fathomless to your core.
Though there is one thing
that it cannot totally fend off.
Fearless and determined
can still translate as
insecure and vulnerable
given the right situation.
Sometimes in the face of change
fear can overshadow fortitude.
This test of character
causes a need for constant betterment.
A laborious task,
overcoming affliction.
Increased backbone
greater temperament
better you.
It's possible.