CayCay Godwin Poet Free verse

POISONOUS SELF DOUBT

Only life in our mortal realm
entrenches self-doubt’s stand.

People and events cripple us
with critical mirrors showing us
visuals of our ineptness.

   All who are predisposed to clutching their negative blows
	                know doubts occurrences of fearful disturbance
	                     thoroughly unscrambles one’s confidence channel

Image deceit drips as falsely scented,
mixed with drops of fictive doubt,
to kidnap our splendid potential.

On and off, our truth wrestles doubt’s absolutes.
Since youth, most have fought that gloomy devil.

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Robert Lindley February 12, 2019 at 11:47 AM In writing, self-doubt is my constant companion. It has to be fought every moment, and exists even after I conquer it, just long enough to post my poem. Mine comes from having read and studied the golden poets of old and realizing the magnificent geniuses that they were. Yet as poets we must present our poems, in order to give to others- so doubt must be conquered, in order to do that. A fav..

Andrew Fairchild February 4, 2019 at 10:58 PM We all slip up, and that negative inner critic never seems to miss an opportunity to point it out to us -- sometimes, when we have done well. SO well written! I especially love 'predisposed to clutching their negative blows'! Truly, we create our lives, by what we put our attention into. THANK YOU for this!

Vijay Pandit February 4, 2019 at 10:16 AM Excellent, brilliant poetry CayCay. A well deserved top win in Brian's contest.

David Byrne January 23, 2019 at 11:01 PM Doubt in small doses is scepticism, which is good for thought.

Connie Marcum Wong January 21, 2019 at 1:56 AM This poem is wonderfully expressive of how we all feel at times CayCay. I constantly doubt if I should post something because of that little devil voice telling me it is not good enough. I am sure she will like this one CayCay! I really thought it was brilliant! xxoo ; )

Vladislav Raven January 20, 2019 at 1:35 PM Hi Cay Cay, I can relate to this excellent write. Self-doubt has been my destroyer in many things and it shall be in many more. One day I shall believe in me and who knows what I shall be able to accomplish then. All the best in the contest, Reads like a winner. A fave. Have a wonderful Sunday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Andrea Dietrich January 19, 2019 at 7:04 PM I fell upon this one again and ya know what, it's FAVED

Charlie Smith January 18, 2019 at 4:20 PM You nailed this one CayCay, best wishes...

Jennifer Proxenos January 16, 2019 at 11:47 PM The poem you wrote could refer to anybody as i believe that all of us doubt ourselves a times, very wrong, for we should go forward with the power of your own convictions as you say in your poem. I dislike arrogant opinionated people who think they are the bees knees but in fact are nothing! Very well written CayCay and good luck in the contest. Poetry hugs and wishes, Jenny.

Andrea Dietrich January 13, 2019 at 8:34 PM You nailed it, Caycay. It IS a devil!! And it gets all of us at one time or another. So glad you got this one accomplished. I did six and have six more as of just now (seeing more contests today). This one I really hope I can describe in a way to her liking as you surely did!! Luv ya and HUGS

Heidi Sands January 13, 2019 at 5:49 PM Great title! as self-doubt can become crippling and must be tackled with positive actions! Well done :)

Michelle Faulkner January 13, 2019 at 4:30 PM This is so elegant and emotive, well penned, good luck in the contest!

Alexis Y. January 13, 2019 at 3:29 PM WoW! CayCay, You have penned a deep and thought provoking write for the contest theme. You have a way with words and you know how to use them. Off to read this again! Excellent job! I wish you the best luck in the contest:-) Alexis