Betrayal

Betrayal

by Ahmad Cox

Sometimes we betray ourselves

We tell ourselves things

That just aren't true

We convince ourselves

Of so many things

That it can be hard

To know what the truth about us is anymore

We become so wrapped up in believing

Everything that everyone else says about us

That we can betray ourselves sometimes

We can hurt ourselves

And we can hurt others

When we betray ourselves sometimes

But if we listen to God

And remember who we are

We will understand we are a lot more whole

And a lot more powerful than we can ever imagine

And slowly but surely

We will learn to stop betraying ourselves

And convincing ourselves of things

That just aren't true

Reviews

[Victoria PoetryBunny]

So much underestimating of oneself and betrayal etc. Nice write, truth.

[Ahmad Cox]

It is almost like betraying ourselves because ultimately we are only hurting ourselves.

[Bound In Red]

Hopeful at the end as always. You can't even let the entire piece be dark and I think that is a good thing. But I know I went through this very thing the other night. Telling myself it was all my fault that something happened. But once I really thought about it all. It wasn't my fault at all. And I'm trying to do this more in my life. Wonderful as always.

[Ahmad Cox]

I am glad you could relate

[Felicity's Eve]

I like the orchestration of mood. It starts out dark, then you slowly bring us into the light. The everlasting light of God :)

[Ahmad Cox]

Yep. God destroys all illusion and fear with his light.

[Felicity's Eve]

Very well said :)

[Sirius King]

its a spiritual and mental battle we all are fighting, some cope with the scars by lying to themselves that they are not wounded... if you don't acknowledge the hurt, you cant heal it

another good one!

[Ahmad Cox]

I had a feeling you might like this one

[Sirius King]

great message man!

[scripted]

when you have god what other people say doesent matter... he has a direct path and if you follow it you will always no the truth... its hard to stay true to yourself in this world when there is so much hate going around... anyway i LOVE THE POEM!!! thanks for sharing

[Ahmad Cox]

Thank you. I always love your poems as well.

[william keepers]

Yes, the truth is easy to see when we give up our delusions

[Ahmad Cox]

Yep. Its amazing how the truth really is right before our eyes.

[Bumble]

I love this poem. I have been going through some things and this just...it helps. Thank you.

[Ahmad Cox]

I am glad you could appreciate it.

[Frieda P]

The 'god' reference aside, this is very good. We are sometimes our own worst enemy. We need to find that godliness inside of ourselves to be kind. Well done.

[Sugar Plum ♥]

very strong poem-thoughts! Yes, i agree we can betray ourselves in many ways, and even don`t understand ourselves in times, that we think it`s confusing. what we shouldn`t forget is : that we are in a test. All time we are watched, and the best thing is to be careful and good and do the most propriate/ the best in the situation we are in. Otherwise, we can`t choose all whast we have. and be true to yourself and to your heart - but first learn how to understasnd it.
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12.12 pm
23.12.12

[Ahmad Cox]

I had a feeling this one would speak to you.