A Shadow of Doubt

notapoet

I try to be strong

To hold onto my belief

That soon I will be free

From all of this grief

 

Solid and true

Is my resolve and my will

But that unknowing dark force

Continues to follow me still

 

I know it’s a manifestation

I’ve created and given life

As it cuts through my defenses

Like the sharp blade of a knife

 

It threatens to do harm

To all I have built

By delivering that blade

All the way to the hilt

 

But I know in my heart

My skin is too thick

And my nerves are aware

My reactions to quick

 

So cautiously I move

Aware of its presence and threat

Creating this darkness

I will always regret

 

In my mind I try forgetting

Try shutting it out

But I guess there is no escaping

My shadow of doubt

  • Author: notapoet (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 14th, 2016 08:47
  • Category: Reflection
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  • jccaramelbarbie

    Wow as a person who has bipolar I really connected with a few stanzas of this poem. My only advise towards this to remember you have the bipolar don't let it have u, rather in maniac or not. Much love and success to you

    • notapoet

      Thank you so much for taking time to read and comment, means a lot.

    • Tony36

      Awesome write

      • notapoet

        Thank you Tony...

        • Tony36

          Welcome

        • P.H.Rose

          Brilliant NAP
          Well done !!!!

          • notapoet

            Thanks PHR glad you liked it..

          • SabreLi

            Our own doubt can be our downfall, but to be aware of it can push us to greater heights. We constantly feed our own self doubt, so we all create our own darkness, but as long as we can be strong enough to overcome it; it's presence does not necessarily need to hold us back. A wonderful write xx

            • notapoet

              Thanks SabreLi for taking time to read my piece and you hit the nail on the head with your comment, thanks again.



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