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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.....

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Date: 1/23/2014 4:56:00 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.
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Landon Browning
Date: 1/23/2014 8:55:00 PM
You are not alone. And I'm glad you enjoyed it Jerry. Thanks for the love.
Date: 1/22/2014 11:29:00 PM
Good write. Many times humans victimize themselves unwittingly and inadvertently.
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Landon Browning
Date: 1/23/2014 8:50:00 PM
Thanks again Peter, I like you poems as well.
Date: 1/11/2014 10:29:00 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.
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Landon Browning
Date: 1/13/2014 7:13:00 AM
Thanks a lot
Date: 1/6/2014 3:45:00 AM
We've all been there fella....but most times our worse critic is ourselves...
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Landon Browning
Date: 1/13/2014 7:14:00 AM
Right

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