caution and fear

whats
the difference
between
caution
and fear
how
can i tell
which
is stopping
me here

because
i want to be
less fearful
i know
that i should
but i also
want to be
smart
like i promised
my mom i would

i guess
its all
context
and what
is at stake
i suppose
that its fear
if all
i’m risking
is heartache