My Enemy

I walk in frustrated. My mind is full of anger
but I don't know who I'm mad at.
I just wanna yell but I hold it in
And take it out on those that don't deserve it.
Then the light flicks on and off
As if I'm in a ring. 
I keep yelling "show yourself!"
But I get no response. 
I feel an evil tension coming towards me 
As I take a hit to the jaw.
I keep swinging and throwing blows
But I'm getting no where. 
I keep yelling "who are you"
Then I take two to the chest and one to the gut...
I fall on my knees trying to hide my pain
Asking myself "who is this that's hurting me?"
A light comes, I looked up
And I seen myself.....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Bolton Avatar
January 23, 2014 at 4:56 PM
Yep. Took me most of my life to understand that I was my absolutely my very worst enemy. You poem bears that out with action. Enjoyed.
Browning Avatar
January 23, 2014 at 8:55 PM
You are not alone. And I'm glad you enjoyed it Jerry. Thanks for the love.
Pettit Avatar
January 22, 2014 at 11:29 PM
Good write. Many times humans victimize themselves unwittingly and inadvertently.
Browning Avatar
January 23, 2014 at 8:50 PM
Thanks again Peter, I like you poems as well.
Tsiluma Avatar
January 11, 2014 at 10:29 PM
Hi Landon, I would like to extend my hand in welcome to the PoetrySoup community. I like the raw emotions in this poem - fighting an invisible enemy is not easy but it is more difficult when you discover that the enemy is you. Very well stated!There’s a lot to learn from each other here and hopefully you will have a great time while at it. Feel free to drop me a line when you can. I am looking forward to reading more from you. Vicky.
Browning Avatar
January 13, 2014 at 7:13 AM
Thanks a lot
Walsh Avatar
January 6, 2014 at 3:45 AM
We've all been there fella....but most times our worse critic is ourselves...
Browning Avatar
January 13, 2014 at 7:14 AM
Right
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