Deb M Poet Rhyme

-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 January 31, 2024 at 12:39 PM Hi Deb, I think you captured it well here. We are most often so hard on ourselves and are failings. Deb M February 3, 2024 at 11:45 AM Thanks Nancy! Debx

Terry Flood January 30, 2024 at 2:52 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 January 30, 2024 at 2:56 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 January 30, 2024 at 12:20 AM I love how you did this, :) Deb M January 30, 2024 at 1:18 AM Hi Aurore….how lovely to see you again!! Thankyou so much for your kind comment! Debx

Gershon Wolf January 29, 2024 at 9:06 PM The truth and nothing but! Excelsior, Gershon Deb M January 30, 2024 at 1:16 AM Thankyou BB….the truth and nothing but!! Debx

Paul Bell January 28, 2024 at 4:27 AM Make up your mind, if only. I always think it's easier to be negative than positive. Great battle though. Deb M January 30, 2024 at 1:16 AM Thankyou Paul! Debx

Bill Baker January 27, 2024 at 9:17 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 January 28, 2024 at 1:36 AM A fave from you and Sara….a Baker special!! Haha Thankyou so much my Texan buddy!! Debx

Jerry Brotherton January 27, 2024 at 6:13 PM Such truth in your words my friend. Well said, my sister. Probably, we are all our own worst enemy. Deb M January 28, 2024 at 1:39 AM Thankyou Brother Jerry as always my friend!! Sister Debx

Ilene Bauer January 27, 2024 at 1:07 PM well done, deb! i was not expecting the ending, which is wonderful... Deb M January 27, 2024 at 1:47 PM Awww thanks Ilene…so glad you liked it! Debx

Silent One January 27, 2024 at 11:56 AM The biggest battle can be the mind.. but once conquered we feel at peace.. nicely done dear Deb.. Deb M January 27, 2024 at 1:47 PM Thanks Mr S…..appreciate your comments always! Debx

Tom Cunningham January 27, 2024 at 10:11 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 January 27, 2024 at 10:15 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 January 27, 2024 at 9:19 AM oh Deb I can relate big time especially when it comes to my self confidence! hugs Jan xx Deb M January 27, 2024 at 11:12 AM Cheeky girl hehe!! Jan Allison January 27, 2024 at 10:16 AM not a floating one that's for sure lol!!! Deb M January 27, 2024 at 9:58 AM Can't keep a good poop down haha!! Jan Allison January 27, 2024 at 9:49 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 January 27, 2024 at 9:24 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 January 27, 2024 at 9:11 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 January 27, 2024 at 9:22 AM Aww thanks Daniel ….l value your thoughts and comment! Debx

Lin Lane January 27, 2024 at 8:13 AM We are usually our own worst enemy. That's a fault we all need to correct. Deb M January 27, 2024 at 9:20 AM Indeed we do Lin! Thanks lovely….Debx