In the Corner of My Mind

In the corner of my mind
There's a doubt.
I try to keep it in
But it wants out.

I build up walls around it,
Try to hold it in,
Forget that it is there
But it won't let me win.

That corners forever lurking,
Whispering to me,
"Let's have a get together,
Come in and see."

But doubt kills dreams,
Beliefs are undermined.
So I am leaving doubt,
In the corner of my mind.

25th March 2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 4/1/2017 7:08:00 AM
Love this. Excellent writing. Ty for your comment on my "Nurses" poem. Tell your daughter it's a truly rewarding field. I've just made my 26 year of nursing. Sincerely, Tammy?
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 4/1/2017 9:41:00 AM
Thank you Tammy
Date: 3/30/2017 3:12:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Elizabeth. Doubts are so useful, to a degree...Many kind wishes, Kai
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 3/30/2017 4:38:00 AM
Thank you Kai.
Date: 3/28/2017 5:39:00 PM
Congratulations Elizabeth!! I like this poem!! :) well done my friend! Big Hugggs! Deb
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Date: 3/28/2017 4:42:00 PM
Congrats on your Win , I love this write , I know I've felt this way many times , Hell I felt this way about my poetry until a couple weeks ago when I joined this site.. God Bless..
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Date: 3/28/2017 4:17:00 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Elizabeth, great poem. Roy, :))
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 3/28/2017 4:18:00 PM
That you so much Roy for your comment.
Date: 3/28/2017 3:10:00 PM
Unique, and a positive note which I enjoyed. Go out there, forgetting the corner's suggestions and have a blast. Congratulations on your win, a seven from me.
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 3/29/2017 1:42:00 AM
Thank you so much Reason for your comment and for the seven.
Date: 3/28/2017 2:44:00 PM
Congrats on your win Elizabeth
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 3/28/2017 4:13:00 PM
Thank you Joseph for your congratulations.
Date: 3/26/2017 9:45:00 PM
Yes please keep The Dreaded Doubt asleep. A well thought out poem. I love it.
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 3/27/2017 1:52:00 AM
Thank you again for reading and commenting.
Date: 3/25/2017 6:57:00 PM
Evict doubt dearest, Elizabeth for to find peace of mind! Well written my friend!
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 3/26/2017 1:11:00 AM
Thank you Demetrios.
Date: 3/25/2017 10:38:00 AM
I have to praise your determination, Elizabeth! Doubts DO kill dreams! Never underestimate your capabilities, so keep away from that corner:) Regards // paul
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Elizabeth Kinch
Date: 3/25/2017 12:20:00 PM
I'll try Paul!
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