I wrote this back in March. My first attempt, ever, at writing poetry. Hope you enjoy:
No matter where I go it is there
Stalking like a predator
I run, I sit, I ignore
It is there
In the wilderness, all alone
It sees me through the thicket
it crouches, it waits, it watches
It is there
In the palace, surrounded by many
It sees me through the throng
I die, I live, I hate
It is there
For years it has tracked me
Waiting for its moment
Anxious, lonely, troubled
It is there
Finally I stop, exhausted
I run no longer
I plan, I dare, I measure
It is there
Now face-to-face I glare
Into the eyes of my enemy
Looking, wondering, petrified
It is there
Astonished to see myself
For fear is me and I my fear
Confused, relieved, conquered
It is there
Big Dreamer
Wow pretty good for a first attempt. You should write more poetry 🙂
Norma…thank you. I am a little “shy” about this one. Not sure why, maybe because I read so much great poetry on WP. But what mine lacks in technical quality, it makes up for in honesty. Thanks for reading!
First? You’d never know….I say let the pen flow…
Thank you for your kind words!
Truth serum honey😉🙏🏽🙏🏼🙏🏽
Great job!
Thank you very much!!
I felt this as I read it – a rare thing with me reading (and writing) poetry! Even as I write this comment “it’s still there.” One of my favorite quotes about Fear comes from the movie/book Dune – Fear is the mind killer. EXCELLENT!
Thank you so much. I appreciate your encouragement!
Fantastic!
Thank you!!
Very raw, very emotional. I love it!
Absolutely beautiful! So much meaning as well. You should express yourself like this more! Loved it! 🙂
Thank you so much! I have to work up the courage. That is the only inspiration I have had to write poetry. Maybe I will consider it for the future.
You already proved yourself, and many people support you! Go for it whenever you feel like it – I know whatever you write will be beautiful 🙂
So kind!
And I appreciate the support!
Well done!
thank you so much!
Nice. This is something you worded in a way that many people can relate to.
Thank you so much!!
Loved it, :).
Like!!