Me, Myself and Them

you can’t trust yourself because you’re part of your problem

It’s just outside, feel the fear, do it regardless

Denis made sure that he smiled and showed his manners as often as possible, to compensate for the irritation of having to individually wrap a teaspoon in a serviette, or pick up money from the counter-top and place the change back without simply handing it over.

I remember when you weren’t afraid of your own shadow. It’s just outside, feel the fear, do it regardless.

like a rebel who refused to bend to authority

a steady kind of rhythm that drowned out thoughts.

feel the fear, do it regardless

Do it. Say hello. Do it now

I remember when you weren’t afraid of your own shadow. It’s just outside, feel the fear, do it regardless.

Nothing to be afraid of,’ he told himself. ‘It’s just outside.’
The words were supposed to be a comfort to him, but a small voice in the back of his head quietly reminded him that they were a lie.