A Shadow of Doubt

I try to be strong

To hold onto my belief

That soon I will be free

From all of this grief

 

Solid and true

Is my resolve and my will

But that unknowing dark force

Continues to follow me still

 

I know it’s a manifestation

I’ve created and given life

As it cuts through my defenses

Like the sharp blade of a knife

 

It threatens to do harm

To all I have built

By delivering that blade

All the way to the hilt

 

But I know in my heart

My skin is too thick

And my nerves are aware

My reactions to quick

 

So cautiously I move

Aware of its presence and threat

Creating this darkness

I will always regret

 

In my mind I try forgetting

Try shutting it out

But I guess there is no escaping

My shadow of doubt

Author's Note

An ode to my lack of self confidence and decisions between good and bad.

Reviews

[aj milton]

imho one very good decision you have made is to write and share your poetry. In that you should have no doubt. I'm certainly not an expert on poems and only read poetry occasionally but yours have a nice honesty and authenticity. I also liked your "Candle Light" which generated a warm, loving atmosphere.