My Enemy

I have a long term enemy Who l have battled with throughout the years An on and off, love- dislike relationship Often resulting in hurt and tears There have been many tumultuous times When negative and unkind words were spoken Leaving me unsure and confused To the point where l felt totally broken Years and maturity have bettered our relationship We have learnt to judge less and be kind I have gained strength and understanding now For my enemy was my own mind!!

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Nancy Kaufman

Date: 1/31/2024 12:39:00 PM

Hi Deb, I think you captured it well here. We are most often so hard on ourselves and are failings.

Deb M
Date: 2/3/2024 11:45:00 AM

Thanks Nancy! Debx

Terry Flood

Date: 1/30/2024 2:52:00 PM

I once gave myself a good talking to… alas, I wasn’t listening. Glad you and yourself have learned to get along. Smart write with an unexpected zinger at the end. Terry

Deb M
Date: 1/30/2024 2:56:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed the unexpected zinger at the end haha!! Yes me and my enemy co-exist quite happily now and l am definitely in charge! Thanks Terry! Debx

Aurore Severo

Date: 1/30/2024 12:20:00 AM

I love how you did this, :)

Deb M
Date: 1/30/2024 1:18:00 AM

Hi Aurore….how lovely to see you again!! Thankyou so much for your kind comment! Debx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/29/2024 9:06:00 PM

The truth and nothing but! Excelsior, Gershon

Deb M
Date: 1/30/2024 1:16:00 AM

Thankyou BB….the truth and nothing but!! Debx

Paul Bell

Date: 1/28/2024 4:27:00 AM

Make up your mind, if only. I always think it's easier to be negative than positive. Great battle though.

Deb M
Date: 1/30/2024 1:16:00 AM

Thankyou Paul! Debx

Bill Baker

Date: 1/27/2024 9:17:00 PM

A FAV for my list, Deb. Our minds can work against our better efforts at times. In the end forgiveness and non-judgement will win. We just have to learn to let go. Live in the present more. Very deep thoughts in this one. I like it! Big hugs, Bill

Deb M
Date: 1/28/2024 1:36:00 AM

A fave from you and Sara….a Baker special!! Haha Thankyou so much my Texan buddy!! Debx

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 1/27/2024 6:13:00 PM

Such truth in your words my friend. Well said, my sister. Probably, we are all our own worst enemy.

Deb M
Date: 1/28/2024 1:39:00 AM

Thankyou Brother Jerry as always my friend!! Sister Debx

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/27/2024 4:08:00 PM

I think most of us would agree, that our mind is our worst enemy. Well said, Deb. Am faving...enjoy your weekend, Sara

Deb M
Date: 1/28/2024 1:33:00 AM

A Fave….oh thankyou Sara….l value that! Cheers…Debx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/27/2024 1:07:00 PM

well done, deb! i was not expecting the ending, which is wonderful...

Deb M
Date: 1/27/2024 1:47:00 PM

Awww thanks Ilene…so glad you liked it! Debx

Silent One

Date: 1/27/2024 11:56:00 AM

The biggest battle can be the mind.. but once conquered we feel at peace.. nicely done dear Deb..

Deb M
Date: 1/27/2024 1:47:00 PM

Thanks Mr S…..appreciate your comments always! Debx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/27/2024 10:11:00 AM

It's only as we get older does our confidence get better and we look back and see that we were our own worst enemy. Tom

Deb M
Date: 1/27/2024 10:15:00 AM

Exactly Tom….my mum used to say “ you are your own worst enemy”!! hope you are doing well? In the Cotswolds atm…..Debx

Jan Allison

Date: 1/27/2024 9:19:00 AM

oh Deb I can relate big time especially when it comes to my self confidence! hugs Jan xx

Deb M
Date: 1/27/2024 11:12:00 AM

Cheeky girl hehe!!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/27/2024 10:16:00 AM

not a floating one that's for sure lol!!!

Deb M
Date: 1/27/2024 9:58:00 AM

Can't keep a good poop down haha!!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/27/2024 9:49:00 AM

Hi Deb FYI I am not posting any poop poems for the time being (after a snide comment earlier this month) but rest assured I am writing them and keeping them for the next book. i wrote 11 in 1/2 an hour the other day lol:-) hugs jan xx

Deb M
Date: 1/27/2024 9:24:00 AM

I know Jan….when l was younger my mind was my worst enemy! Always lovely to see you my pooparama friend!! Debx

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 1/27/2024 9:11:00 AM

Hello Deb, what a great build up and with the twist ending. You captured my attention from the beginning and surprised me in the end. Loved it! - Blessings, Daniel

Deb M
Date: 1/27/2024 9:22:00 AM

Aww thanks Daniel ….l value your thoughts and comment! Debx

Lin Lane

Date: 1/27/2024 8:13:00 AM

We are usually our own worst enemy. That's a fault we all need to correct.

Deb M
Date: 1/27/2024 9:20:00 AM

Indeed we do Lin! Thanks lovely….Debx