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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Buehler Avatar
August 26, 2023 at 11:51 AM
Vijay, your captivating poem illustrates very clearly the obstructiveness of fear. Congratulations on your well deserved placement.
Situation Avatar
August 13, 2023 at 4:34 PM
You are a master at rhyming
Eslinger Avatar
March 1, 2023 at 12:49 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.
Tor Avatar
February 2, 2023 at 6:34 PM
One's own defeating mindset works against them. You have conveyed this mindset like only you can Vijay. Congratulations my friend...
Maverick Avatar
January 27, 2023 at 5:42 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'
Kannan Avatar
January 26, 2023 at 4:42 AM
So beautifully said... Fear is darkness, fear is a cheater, fear is a hindrance... Loved your take on this theme... A fav...
Dietrich Avatar
January 24, 2023 at 7:45 PM
Very descriptive lines on fear, Vijay. Congrats on a fantastic win.
Horsman Avatar
January 24, 2023 at 5:32 PM
Your poem, is a light Vijay, against fear, Love it, stay well my friend.
Horsman Avatar
January 24, 2023 at 5:33 PM
Oh i see congratulation are in order. And so deserving too!.. Harry
Legros Kelley Avatar
January 23, 2023 at 8:18 PM
Congratulations on your first-place win Vijay!
George Avatar
January 23, 2023 at 6:31 PM
Congratulations Vijay on your first place win in Sotto Poet's contest....
Sands Avatar
January 23, 2023 at 3:58 PM
Congratulations for your win, my friend :)
Goldsmith Avatar
January 23, 2023 at 2:43 PM
Congratulations on your win. I really enjoyed your write on fear. Yes, unwelcome. Have a great/wonderful day............
Poet Avatar
January 23, 2023 at 9:17 AM
This was excellent! Sincerest congratulations for winning first place in my contest, Vijay.
Andresen Avatar
January 23, 2023 at 7:01 AM
- Fear is our enemy, Vijay... you described it so perfectly... best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
Legros Kelley Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 1:44 PM
Wow! Very well crafted, and very eloquently stated in your poem Vijay. This is an amazing write. <3
Rodrigues Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 11:17 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!
Pandit Avatar
January 23, 2023 at 1:37 PM
Kendrick Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 7:11 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
Pandit Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 9:45 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.
Lawrence Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 6:44 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 :)
Pandit Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 9:43 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.
May Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 6:40 AM
"Fear is a loathsome impediment to goals,", Well penned Vijay
Pandit Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 9:40 AM
Thank you Joseph--much appreciate.
Rose  Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 6:24 AM
you have described fear so well here. No stone left unturned for this contest, a win in my book of besties Vijay gl
Pandit Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 9:40 AM
Happy to read your comments, Vienna. Much appreciate your vote of confidence. Many thanks.
Nicole Avatar
January 21, 2023 at 5:58 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
Pandit Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 9:39 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.
Canerdy Avatar
January 21, 2023 at 3:17 PM
No dictionary could define and describe FEAR as vividy, powerfully, and accurately as you have, Vijay! Janice
Pandit Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 9:37 AM
Glad to read your feedback, Janice. Much appreciate your visit and comments. Many thanks.
Sands Avatar
January 21, 2023 at 12:03 PM
You have described this so well Vijay. I love the last 2 lines too. Fear disables and we must have courage! :)
Pandit Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 9:36 AM
Fear is disabling--so true! Much appreciate your visit and kind feedback, Heidi. Many thanks.
Buhagiar Avatar
January 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Fear is darkness. So it is a battle lost. Your definitions of fear are very much to the point. Best for a win.
Pandit Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 9:35 AM
Indeed--fear is dark. Much appreciate your visit and kind feedback, Victor. Many thanks.
George Avatar
January 21, 2023 at 8:40 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.
Pandit Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 9:35 AM
You analysis is spot on as always, Valsa. Much appreciate your visit and comments, as always. Many thanks.
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