I finally confronted my worst enemy,
Having avoided its power for so long.
It evolved into a terrible battle,
Violent rage blackened the sky.
Its force was overwhelming,
Nearly driving out my soul.
Darkness began consuming me.
I had no option but capitulation.
There are battles in which a defeat
Reveals itself ultimately as victory.
It was a struggle I'll never forget and
A victory I shall
Forever
Savor.
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Author:
Louis Gibbs (
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- Comment from author about the poem: A deeply imbedded childhood-based rage has long plagued me, and it has taken a toll. Finally, enough became enough. I declared it "Dismissed!", and grow stronger daily in separating from it. Not an easy battle!
- Category: Reflection
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Not a cry for help as so much poetry is but a shout for victory - I can't relate personally with this but I can still feel for the journey you have been on - a testament to a great poem.
Thank you so much for your words, my friend! Your kindness and support is what this wonderful forum represents to me.
Bravo Louis. revel in it. Sometimes you have to concede in order to regain momentum. Moving on is its own victory.
Thank you for your wise and encouraging comment, Frank. It is much appreciated.
Our inner struggle can be debilitating but your strength has overcome your darkness, go on in the light. Good write Louis.
Thank you for your kind support, Goldie!
A fine write Louis. I shall never win the battle to overcome putting water in people's whisky! They will shoot me for it. Well, it saves money if you dilute it! heehee.
You are merely a conservationist. Be proud! Thanks for your input, 'O'.
Congratulations Louis, on a great poem and an even greater victory! May the force be with you!
The force could come in handy, for sure. Thank you for your supportive comment, Fred.
Great poem and good for you! It's a courageous thing to do to "dismiss" your childhood grief. I can relate. Great job!
I'm sure many of us can relate, unfortunately. Your support is certainly appreciated, Christina.
"Dismissed", what a relief.
So glad to see you move on with a strong heart.
Very well penned.
Much appreciated, m&m. Thanks for your comment.
Congratulations on a fine poem and striving to overcome, enough is enough I like that
Thank you for the kind words, WL.
Thanks for sharing this Louis. Eventually we all have to confront our mental unresolved problems. I myself keep asking if I have any unresolved feeling concerning my childhood and the problems my family went through because of my alcoholic father but I don't feel bad about. It is like it does not affect me. But I ask just to make sure.
You are quite welcome, Malu. It sounds like you made it through okay, and I'm very glad for you. I just wasn't very well equipped to handle the abuse and chaos, being in the autism spectrum.
Yes, I understand. It is almost a miracle I m the way I m. Thanks to my mother that was a very special person.
Always a better you after such confrontation..... a new day, a new dawn, a new beginning, A NEW YOU.
Heartfelt and expressive.
Much appreciated, d-a! New me on the way.
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