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Apprehension

Apprehension a nasty culprit
Putters outside my window, that mud pit
Pulls, tugs, draws inward
Rushing towards scarred vineyard
Emotions fresh, newly healed over
Hoping to not once again spillover
Every time my being is hit
Nudged to stir emotions by some half-wit
Somehow, they stick in the knife and turn
Impale the tender taciturn
Opening the door to boiling emotions
Notions leave, fill me with Holy Spirit's devotions

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Valsa George

August 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM

When fears and apprehensions come to plague us, we fall into a kind of bewilderment, not knowing what could be done. They pull us and tug us. Calling God and seeking divine guidance is all we can do. The image looks rather hilarious.

Sara Kendrick

August 18, 2025 at 5:05 AM

Yes, our emotions can do a number on us, Valsa. I agree God can help us overcome all our problems whatever they are (in the way of personal internal problems). I am glad you liked the image. How would we like to just shoot those negative emotions down. Sara K

James Peranteau

August 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM

hence pen and slip dear poet...Yahweh's Gift ;)

Sara Kendrick

August 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM

Yes, James, God does give some of the gift and putting on paper with pen and ink those emotions which disturb humans. Thanks for the kind review of my work. Sara K

Daniel Henry Rodgers

August 16, 2025 at 1:12 PM

Dear Sara, your poem is a raw, riveting cry from the soul. I felt every tug, every twist of the knife, every sacred flicker of hope. Yes, only our Lord can shoo them away and protect us. The picture is classic! Blessings, My Dear Sara, Daniel

Sara Kendrick

August 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Daniel, your understanding of my work is encouraging. Only those who have been through some negative emotions which are only made worse by those who don't understand can relate to what a person is feeling. Thanks for dropping by with a nice review of my work. Sara K

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM

- Lock the doors and call the police ... photo made me smile, Sara :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs

Sara Kendrick

August 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM

Glad you got a smile, Anne-Lise. I like the comment. Thanks for the visit. Sara K

Yann Rolland

August 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM

photo made me smile, the text is great too, enjoyed

Sara Kendrick

August 14, 2025 at 4:47 AM

I see you saw the humor in the photo as I did, Yann. I appreciate the visit and nice comments. Sara K

Victor Buhagiar

August 13, 2025 at 3:39 AM

Perfect acrostic but I hope I will never meet her :)

Sara Kendrick

August 13, 2025 at 3:44 AM

You are smiling as you said that line. LOL..I don't know if you mean the picture or Apprehension. Maybe it is neither. Thanks for the visit. I got a chuckle and as laughter is the best medicine, I feel the healing process start. Sara K

Bill Baker

August 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM

Great rhyming Acrostic poem, Sara. A fun read this evening, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Sara Kendrick

August 13, 2025 at 3:32 AM

Why, thank you, Bill. I need all the blessings I can get. Sara K

Paige Hind

August 12, 2025 at 12:47 PM

I like this, "Putters outside my window, that mud pit" :)

Sara Kendrick

August 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM

Yes, Paige, sometimes those negative emotions are like being in a pit but it mud or any other pit. Your visit and positive comments are uplifting. Sara K

Evelyn Judy Buehler

August 11, 2025 at 9:55 PM

Your awesome poem sure does a fine job of conveying the needles and pins feelings of apprehension. Have a great week. :)

Sara Kendrick

August 12, 2025 at 5:55 AM

Evelyn, you reached down to the nitty-gritty of this one. This mixed feeling running wild is rough sometimes. Sara K

Rowena Velasco

August 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM

That mix of struggle and hope hits home. Thanks for sharing!

Sara Kendrick

August 12, 2025 at 5:54 AM

Thank you, Rowena. Yes, it is a mix inside of me. Your visit is uplifting. Sara K

John Loving Iii

August 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM

This is a God send. I'm learning to be silent, because rage hurts my heart. I know that one day I will be a silent old man. And will only speak when asked. But for right now; This piece reminds me of myself. Currently Turning the other check, And forgiving and forgetting. Soup mail.

Sara Kendrick

August 12, 2025 at 5:34 AM

Yes, keeping emotions bottled up helps destroy our health. We have to have means of venting that doesn't involve holding it in nor hurting another person or pet. LOL..There are times I vent on the other person who is hurting me but I mostly try to not react in a negative way. Thanks for the visit. God does not tell us to forget but only to forgive. We will remember what has happened to us in a negative form for a longgggggggg time. We can forgive and keep remembering but not with all the negative emotions attached. Sara K

sara Etgen-Baker

August 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM

a delightful and entertaining Acrostic, Sara K. You're right...apprehension is a nasty culprit...seems like it's strength comes from its lurkiness. Faving...wishing you a blessed evening, Sara

Sara Kendrick

August 12, 2025 at 5:19 AM

I am honored that you would fav this one, Sara B. Yes, sometimes it comes and hangs around. Thank you for the visit. Sara K