What If...?

What if I can't?

What if… I am just not cut out to be

All those things that you expect of me?

 

What if… I fall into that endless abyss,

Or I jump in, unable to continue this?

 

What if… I already reached my forte,

Audience cleared out, nothing more to say?

 

What if… my candle burned down too fast,

Confident light fading into the past?

 

What if… I fail and let you down once more?

What could a disappointment like me be good for?

Author's Note

Reviews

[Avanthika]

This reminds me of a blog i had written on What if ...? indeed its a topic to be discussed, because every now and then we often think what if .... i had done this , i had done that ....The what if question never ends , this piece of yours inspires me to post my blog in writerscafe. thank you Ashira.

[Ashira Macy]

Wow, thanks so much Avanthika, I hope you do post it!

[Christopher Robin]

To answer your poem's question simply Ashira, looks like you'll always be good for writing lyrically enchanting prose! Couplets, cadence, rhythm. All perfect and all reasons why you should never feel this way.


-Robin

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you Robin, that is very sweet. I appreciate your kind words.

[hardeep sabharwal]

why a fear?
just keep on going

anyway a simple and beautifully written poem

[Ashira Macy]

There are just a lot of things to doubt. Thank you my friend.

[GA]

your writing is so nice adorable .you can go forward .your thought is fairly difference another people nice it

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you Reena, glad you enjoyed it.

[GA]

your writing is adorable ,glittering .nice much

[Mary Bosworth]

I absolutely adore this write! you are brilliant!

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks so much Mary.

[Ashfallen]

Music is distracting, but the sentiments in the work are very relatable and well-penned.

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks Ashfallen. I find it better to read through a poem first without the music and then with it. Otherwise I can't fully absorb it. Glad you enjoyed it though.

[Ashfallen]

Agreed! Problem is once the music gets me, my mind is flustered and I can't focus the way I would have otherwise. Easily distracted/mood altered, I guess. I'm sure I'm not the norm! (I just usually keep the sound off, forgot it was on this time.) :) I always enjoy your work!

[Ashira Macy]

Oh no I am actually the same way on certain things, though I love pairing my stuff with music. A bit contradictory I know, but I am nothing if not a big ball of contradictions. =)

[Igarin]

Fear of failure and rejection is natural, but we must remember that every day we learn something new...

[Ashira Macy]

Very true, thank you my friend.

[Nusquam Esse]

What to say that others haven't already voiced; this is very relatable, we all ask the 'what if's... and these ones that show fear for what the future holds, and if we are enough for it stand out in particular. My main one is that I will come off as dull after someone gets past the novelty of how odd/unique I am--because deep down, I know all too well how plain I am. I just hope that by the time that I have nothing new to offer, they will want to still come back for what they have already seen... I am just not good at maintaining a mystical facade. Just how far can we go before we have peaked, and it is all downhill from there?

[Ashira Macy]

I can't imagine you being dull my friend, with all of the amazing writing that spills out of you. Of course I only know you through here, so you would know your vices better than I. Still, I am sure people find you interesting.

[Nusquam Esse]

Fear is not always rational... *shrug

[Matching Socks]

I think this is all too relatable for so many of us Ashira.
You're not alone in feeling this way. I've come to think of these moments as opportunities.
For reflection, guidance, growth, learning... Peaks and valleys, ebb and flow.
Two steps forward, one step back. And the perfect creature that is you and loved by us continues to grow, blossom, mature. And we continue to fall in love. :)

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you Ana, you are so sweet, and your words really help. Life is a never ending battle towards success, I know.

[Matching Socks]

:) sure is but those roses along the way... You need to pause every soften to admire them, smell them. Who knows what they may inspire. Even if they smell bad. :P

[Ashira Macy]

That is very true, I will certainly do all I can. =D

[Ruth]

Soul searchingly moving...I guess we have to trust in the self, beautifully voiced x

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks so much Poppy, I am sure you are right.