Psychological Warfare

In the labyrinth of the mind, shadows dance and whispers weave,
Where thoughts like twisted vines, entangle and deceive.
A battlefield of neurons, firing in a orchestrated war,
Where emotions clash like thunder, and doubts seep through each core.

Imagine a dark forest, where trees whisper secrets,
And each step taken echoes, like a tale of old.
In this twisted realm of psyche, where demons lurk unseen,
Psychological warfare wages, with no end in between.

Fear is a serpent, coiled around the heart,
Squeezing with each breath, tearing worlds apart.
Anxiety a tempest, raging wild and strong,
Drowning out reason, in its relentless song.

But like a phoenix rising, from the ashes of despair,
Courage blooms like a rose, amidst the thorns of pain,
And resilience shines bright, like a gem in the rain.

navigating this maze, with eyes wide open and clear,
 In the depth of imagination, lies a truth that is sincere.
In the battlefield of the mind, where shadows play their part,
Let the light of resilience shine, and heal the wounded mind.

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Date: 4/25/2024 4:59:00 AM
"Fear is a serpent, coiled around the heart, Squeezing with each breath, tearing worlds apart." Beautifully said. The entire poem is beautiful.
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Jeanine Dejesus
Date: 4/25/2024 10:00:00 AM
Thank you!
Date: 4/23/2024 1:23:00 PM
Brilliant, powerful write with amazing imagery, Jeanine. You take the reader into the "dark forest" of the mind. Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest!
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Jeanine Dejesus
Date: 4/23/2024 5:47:00 PM
Thank you!
Date: 4/11/2024 7:45:00 AM
Oh wow, this is amazing! Love the imagery and how the feel of your poem changes about half way. Like the line, "a phoenix rising from the ashes of despair." So powerful. :-D
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Jeanine Dejesus
Date: 4/11/2024 3:08:00 PM
Thank you so much!
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