Weak

 We think that

 we are strong

 that we can

 withdraw from feelings

pushing right through us

 demanding our fullest attention.

   But we aren't..

    We crumble at its feet, 

   like 

  the

  weak soul

   we are.

Author's Note

This was something I wrote about a year ago. Just happened to find it in my long lost diary so thought would share :D

Reviews

[emmajoy]

Methinks we have feelings for the same reason we have red blood - so we're permanently aware that we have them. Little to worry about, more an acceptance that we're not super-human. Perhaps?

Could have missed this, more than glad i haven't -is sharply written, near defiant in a way. Admitting to being you.. and nothing wrong there!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Aye, we aren't. Still sometimes feels nice to have the feeling of having everything under control...
Thank you so much for your insightful words here, Em. Glad you read this (:

[Sir Drift & Mr. Pulse]

We are certainly weak. I know I am

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I think I am too, especially when it comes to some things or people...

[Poeticme]

I see we both placed in the contest 😊, congrats and what a surprise it was my newest friend!!...Way to go and what I lovely piece my lady!!!!, Very powerful message

Poeticme

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Hahah yeah thanks, congrats to you too 😊
And thank you for liking this piece 😊

[apennylate]

We think many things, of them our own weakness never seems to make ends meet with the logic thought of whilst thinking... Nicely penned...

[Dr. YumnaKay]

You summed it up nicely yourself. Thank you for the insight here. I appreciate it 😊

[apennylate]

You are most welcome, and if by "nicely summed", you mean "confusingly summed"... Then yes, I would be inclined to agree, hah...

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Haha no I meant nicely when I said it 😉

[apennylate]

I figured, but I to call myself out on my own confusing blather... Aha

[ToriSchrodi]

This poem really makes you think, this is a great read, great work :)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you for liking this one! I'm glad it made you think ☺

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

I like this poem to.
Some of us don't run from our emotions, we let them all out, and even express them though our poetry.
While others think they can avoid what they are feeling run from there emotions, eventually our emotions catch up to us, so its better to just face them.

I like this piece, short but has great meaning behind it :)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I agree! And however brave we think we are, at some point we have to realize that we aren't..
Thank you for liking this one too and for your thoughts as well ☺

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

Sometimes you are even stronger when you face your fears and emotions, and stop running from them.
Your very much welcome :)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I guess, yes..

[Diamond]

Often times situations like these are the ones that help our soul growth. Honestly admitting that we are unable to push the comfort zone is the first step to realization of our strength. A crisp and strong write.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

And most of us give up hope after that first step.. Because when the fact hits that we aren't as strong as we would have liked to be, it hits hard..
Thank you for your thoughts here! Truly appreciate it ☺

[Lovecraft]

Short but to the point."Withdraw from feelings" is a very good line in my honest opinion. I can certainly relate to that. The format is well done. Good job, two thumbs up!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you so much! And also for your honest opinion! I'm glad you liked it ☺

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Interesting words of wisdom.....and also a stirring confession as well. No one likes to admit their weaknesses. It is one of our best kept secrets. However, we cannot grow as individuals unless we give in to our emotions at various points of time. And when we do we learn, grow and thrive to greater heights.

A very short piece, but infused with wisdom and acceptance. Nice work.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Yes, I agree! It takes a lot of courage to acknowledge your weakness even to yourself let alone to bring it out in the open. Something which I still haven't learned..
Thank you for the appreciation, I'm glad this short piece clicked with you..

[An owl on the moon]

I am so glad your diary held tight to your words. It is a strong confession admitting to weakness. Yes, there is much in this world that brings us to our knees; much that can crush us into powder. And yet I know that even in the year since you wrote this you have encountered deeper places in you where your strength rises when you are forced into a corner. Amazing words.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

It's an age old quote : "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall"
With every passing year, my belief is strengthened that we can survive even though the whole world turns against us but it does take a lot of courage in admitting your weakness so yes I have learned to accept the things I can not change..
Thank you for your kind words, for they always mean a lot to me! ☺

[An owl on the moon]

I love that poetry can both inspire us emotionally as well as feed us with wisdom and vision for our lives. I agree with you wholeheartedly; we can endure much more than we could ever imagine. And we will. :)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Yes indeed, we will! ☺