Repeat

The story is simple

Born in childhood

Rooted in adolescence

Groomed in adulthood

 

A cycle set on repeat

 

Second-best

Not enough

Unimportant am I

 

Failed relationships

Frustrations

A dark moment

Again

There it is

 

With any spark of a new adventure

Like a forgotten errand

It hurtles into my mind

 

Why bother

You’ll fail

What’s the point in trying?

 

I must halt this rhythm

End this redundant tale

 

Convince the child

Assure the adolescent

Reason with the adult

 

That story’s untrue

An unjustified lie

Bred of reckless tongues

 

You are worthy

Unique

Of value to many

 

And today

You are writing

 

So be it

Do it

Think it

And Repeat

Author's Note

Came to me before bed.....feedback always appreciated and as always thanks for reading:)

Reviews

[Brenda Caballero]

My first poem of yours and already thirsty for more. I wasn't sure where it was going, until my favorite stanza began.

"Convince the child
Assure the adolescent
Reason with the adult"

The positive contrast at the ending of the poem was really great. After I read it, I felt a weight lifted off my chest, almost as I can imagine this person feels once they realize this cycle has to stop. It's great, what you did here, with words. And my second favorite part of the stanza, aside from the precision in choosing your words, is the way it shows determination. You didn't imply the cycle that has been repeated for a lifetime was an easy fix. By walking through the stages of convincing, assuring, and reasoning, you satisfied me with the realistic idea that it's going to take just as much hard work and determination to be positive as there was force in this person from the start toward the negative. I'm very wordy, sorry. What I mean is, the change wasn't overnight, and that's what I loved the most. The hope that even if it takes a while, it will happen.

[Persephone]

Exactly! Thank you so much for the review and taking the time to read!

[...]

What a beautiful cry of self-relization! You have wonderful abilities! Loved this poem :)

[Persephone]

So glad you liked it!! Thanks for reading!

[pumpkin head]

I really enjoyed this write, so well written.

[Persephone]

Thank you so much for reading :) Im glad you enjoyed it!

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

You are most certainly valuable...extremely! Consider me one of many! So proud of you.

[Persephone]

Thanks Mom :)

[Chris]

I think the hardest part of trying to be a person is realizing you really are worth being heard...

[Persephone]

I agree, thanks for reading :)