In moments of quiet, those gremlins creep in—the voices that say...you can’t do it, you’re not good enough, what were you thinking?
In those moments, you have a choice. You can back down, give up, turn away...or you can dig in and look fear in the face!
The Stand
Nothing to cover my flaws
Nowhere to run, nor hide.
What about are they thinking?
Seeing all in- and outside.
Am I to be accepted?
Or, do I come up short?
Of negative perceptions
And assumptions of sorts.
Will I try to disappear?
Hope that no one saw me?
In who I am, and am not—
Facing fears, fearlessly?
Written as part of @d-pend's revolutionary poetry initiative The 100 Day Poetry Challenge undertaken for Steemit School.
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As someone who suffers from these thoughts all too often it's encouraging to see them so cleanly represented (and banished!) in verse. Thanks for the read.
Thanks @lazarus-wish. I’m glad you enjoyed and could identify.
Short and simple and yet embodying the complicated challenge facing the character; to run and hide or to stand and face the challenge. Great read. Thanks for the share
Thanks @skokie for stopping by and commenting :)
Healthy Strong and Fearless.
Welcome Pen'd Reminders.
Endless questions, always questioning self... as aways I do, every time.
Do we have the answer?
This is to inform on the behalf of @d-pend that your poetry is seen for the 100 day challenge. Keep up the good work.