Fear

Fear

A Poem by Margaret

 

Fear
 
Fear can be like a tornado
It can easily consume us
Causing us not to achieve our goals.
 
Fear can be like a black hole
Where we climb in
Hiding from the pain of rejection
 
Fear can be like a brick wall
When we hit it head on
We become totally paralyzed
 
Fear is an emotion
Which feeds upon itself
But only if we let it
 
Don't let fear destroy you
The goals you want to achieve
The life that is yours to live
Copyright 2009 Margaret Knuff
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© 2009 Margaret


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Well said, my friend. I think most of us can relate to this as we all have felt the grip of fear in one way or another. While it may seem crippling to some, others seem to thrive on it, always pushing themselves to get past it. So, we have a choice: we can allow it to hold us back; or we can use the adrenaline rush it triggers as a catalyst to spur us on. Thank you for sharing your insight with us.

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VERY NICE!! Very true! Love it!

Posted 15 Years Ago


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I like your style of writing. You say what you mean to say and don't skip around it, hoping for others to catch the message. This is a very... hmm how to put it... ah. Optomistic or inspiring poem. I liked it a lot and being one with too many fears to count (though oddly enough most of them are completely irrational) I can really connect to the poem itself.

Nice Job,
Luna

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JC
The opening line is explosive... I was taken in from the beginning.

Excellant phrasing and meter.

I much enjoyed it.

Kudos,

JC

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Now this one I completely relate to! YES fear is like a tornado!!! I have had a fear of tornadoes ever since I was 3 and lived through one in my native state of Michigan. However you once again have skillfully used mediators to paint that all encompassing picture with words in this reader's mind. Good Work! Peace&Love be with you...~M~

Posted 15 Years Ago


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The negative aspects of fear you cover pretty well. But we must also remember that fear is our body's defense mechanism for "fight or flight" syndrome. It produces the adrenaline necessary to save our lives or someone else's in a time of crisis. Every "hero" out there has known fear first hand and will be the first to admit they were just reacting to a situation in response to fear. So, I think to have a well rounded viewpoint, both sides should be represented. But you provide some good advice and some interesting descriptive insights here.

Posted 15 Years Ago


Describing fear in poetry is like the black guy, white guy combination in film: weather beaten and chiseled to monotony. You may find your descriptions everywhere from children's books to any [social trend] emo child's journal meant, obviously, for others to read. Its not an insightful account by any means, more like a basic briefing for one who does not yet know how to label emotions. Innovation and rethinking is integral in all forms of writing, nostalgic and pitiful or no.

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Well said, my friend. I think most of us can relate to this as we all have felt the grip of fear in one way or another. While it may seem crippling to some, others seem to thrive on it, always pushing themselves to get past it. So, we have a choice: we can allow it to hold us back; or we can use the adrenaline rush it triggers as a catalyst to spur us on. Thank you for sharing your insight with us.

Posted 15 Years Ago


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The advice here is so simple, yet so difficult to actually achieve. Fear is crippling---that is very true.

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I have been writing since the age of 10 from poetry to short stories to novels... Just a bit hestiant about getting rejected!! I am a wife, mother, grandmother and friend to everyone. I guess you mi.. more..

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