To say I'm without fear-- <br />It wouldn't be true. <br />I'm afraid of sickness, humiliation. <br />Like anyone, I have my dreams. <br />But I've learned to hide them, <br />To protect myself <br />From fulfillment: all happiness <br />Attracts the Fates' anger. <br />They are sisters, savages-- <br />In the end they have <br />No emotion but envy.<br /><br />Louise Glück<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/confession-4/
