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Fear-Unwelcome Emotion

Conjuring anxiety, obstructing path of hope, A quivering hesitation, frightened to cope; Fear is omnipresent causing anguished moan Agitating aspirations in distress of unknown. Fear is darkness, a trepidation upon norm, Worrisome, trembling, turbulent as storm; An obstacle threatening progress of life, A messenger of panic, an architect of strife. Treacherous to audacity, fear is a cheat, A betrayal to victories, fretting of defeat; Fear is melancholy, an expression of gloom, Hampering courage, perturbing in doom. Fear is a loathsome impediment to goals, Dashing endeavors of endearing souls; Averse to commitment as love goes awry, A remorseful cry, where lost kinships sigh. Unwelcome emotion imprisoning ambition Unleashing inaction of paranoid inhibition, Fear immobilizes, as if, bird trapped in cage; Paranoid, valor-less, upon life’s center stage. January 21, 2023 Placed 1st: Fear Is Liar Poetry Contest Sponsor: Sotto Poet

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Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 8/26/2023 11:51:00 AM

Vijay, your captivating poem illustrates very clearly the obstructiveness of fear. Congratulations on your well deserved placement.

The Situation

Date: 8/13/2023 4:34:00 PM

You are a master at rhyming

Sally Eslinger

Date: 3/1/2023 12:49:00 PM

Yes. You have defined it. I am in a big battle with it right now. I wish there was a magic spell to get rid of it. Faith only goes so far it seems. We don’t know God’s will & God will allow suffering, so…….At least Christ stands by us in the battles.

Michael Tor

Date: 2/2/2023 6:34:00 PM

One's own defeating mindset works against them. You have conveyed this mindset like only you can Vijay. Congratulations my friend...

Joe Maverick

Date: 1/27/2023 5:42:00 PM

Hello Vijay after reading this I am more Resolved than ever to laugh and be Cheerful.' Those lun5atics at davos Can have any fear i'm throwing Away ' btw congeats on winning. Entry'

Supraja Kannan

Date: 1/26/2023 4:42:00 AM

So beautifully said... Fear is darkness, fear is a cheater, fear is a hindrance... Loved your take on this theme... A fav...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/24/2023 7:45:00 PM

Very descriptive lines on fear, Vijay. Congrats on a fantastic win.

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/24/2023 5:32:00 PM

Your poem, is a light Vijay, against fear, Love it, stay well my friend.

Harry Horsman
Date: 1/24/2023 5:33:00 PM

Oh i see congratulation are in order. And so deserving too!.. Harry

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 1/23/2023 8:18:00 PM

Congratulations on your first-place win Vijay!

Valsa George

Date: 1/23/2023 6:31:00 PM

Congratulations Vijay on your first place win in Sotto Poet's contest....

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/23/2023 3:58:00 PM

Congratulations for your win, my friend :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/23/2023 2:43:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. I really enjoyed your write on fear. Yes, unwelcome. Have a great/wonderful day............

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/23/2023 9:17:00 AM

This was excellent! Sincerest congratulations for winning first place in my contest, Vijay.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/23/2023 7:01:00 AM

- Fear is our enemy, Vijay... you described it so perfectly... best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 1/22/2023 1:44:00 PM

Wow! Very well crafted, and very eloquently stated in your poem Vijay. This is an amazing write. <3

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/22/2023 11:17:00 AM

You’ve said much! Fave lines: Unwelcome emotion imprisoning ambition Unleashing inaction of paranoid inhibition. God’s word says: God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and love and a sound mind. That is what I remember. God bless you, Vijay! Good write!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/23/2023 1:37:00 PM

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/22/2023 7:11:00 AM

Fear is not a good feeling at all, but it is in place to protect us from danger that we can't handle. The Bible tells us that perfect love casteth out all fear. It reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/22/2023 9:45:00 AM

Not a good feeling at all. Some do find a way to control it, as you say. Much appreciate your visit and comments, Sara. Many thanks.

Susan Lawrence

Date: 1/22/2023 6:44:00 AM

Vijay , You delve into fear and put definition into its many faces that haunt us sometimes, with many examples of its power . I have experienced fear … and wrote a poem some time ago which you commented on . I learned to dance with fear and open my heart. I realized that it was only guided by the powers within me . I decided to turn that switch to off ! Love this write . Poignant for sure ! Susan :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/22/2023 9:43:00 AM

You are blessed my friend--it is quite comforting to be able to turn that switch off. Much appreciate your visit and kind feedback as always, Susan. Many thanks.

Joseph May

Date: 1/22/2023 6:40:00 AM

"Fear is a loathsome impediment to goals,", Well penned Vijay

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/22/2023 9:40:00 AM

Thank you Joseph--much appreciate.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/22/2023 6:24:00 AM

you have described fear so well here. No stone left unturned for this contest, a win in my book of besties Vijay gl

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/22/2023 9:40:00 AM

Happy to read your comments, Vienna. Much appreciate your vote of confidence. Many thanks.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 1/21/2023 5:58:00 PM

Fear is an emotion that feeds on the negative. If you give it "center stage," it will stay there, never wishing to leave. (I will say this, fear doesn't belong in the spotlight). You have described this emotion so well, my dear friend. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/22/2023 9:39:00 AM

Fear does conjure negative vibes, as you say. Your feedback is on mark as always my dear friend. Much appreciate your presence on my page. Many thanks, Brandy.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/21/2023 3:17:00 PM

No dictionary could define and describe FEAR as vividy, powerfully, and accurately as you have, Vijay! Janice

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/22/2023 9:37:00 AM

Glad to read your feedback, Janice. Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks.

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/21/2023 12:03:00 PM

You have described this so well Vijay. I love the last 2 lines too. Fear disables and we must have courage! :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/22/2023 9:36:00 AM

Fear is disabling--so true! Much appreciate your visit and kind feedback, Heidi. Many thanks.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/21/2023 12:00:00 PM

Fear is darkness. So it is a battle lost. Your definitions of fear are very much to the point. Best for a win.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/22/2023 9:35:00 AM

Indeed--fear is dark. Much appreciate your visit and kind feedback, Victor. Many thanks.

Valsa George

Date: 1/21/2023 8:40:00 AM

"An obstacle threatening progress of life, A messenger of panic, an architect of strife." Vijay you have defined fear in the best way possible. It is an impediment to progress. Surely an unwelcome emotion making us inert. Though we all encounter it now and then, allowing it to grow into paranoid level can shatter life. A great entry for the contest. All the Best.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 1/22/2023 9:35:00 AM

You analysis is spot on as always, Valsa. Much appreciate your visit and comments, as always. Many thanks.