The Battle Within
"Peace comes not from the absence of conflict
in life but from the ability to cope with it."
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All people have experienced inner conflict,
a struggle in the mind and battle with yourself;
a dark shadow- a turmoil of head and heart,
grappling and questioning to make any decisions.
Your thinking is out of balance and not aligned,
it is a negative energy that is heavy on your spirit;
so emotional, so exhausting, and overwhelming,
oh yes, I have questioned myself many times.
I have been full of fear, worry, anxiety, frustration,
that hindered any decisions be they simple or complex;
hesitating about my moral and ethical expectations,
trying to conform with relationships that were doomed.
My self perception suffered and I was full of disgrace,
questioning, what was my place and purpose;
I just stopped sharing my religious and political views,
and knew something had to change so I could move on.
So, I started to acknowledge the conflicts, owning them,
and in a detached way I weighted the pros and cons;
realizing there was no escape but to face the inner conflicts,
and I found a clarity, made a decision and had peace of mind.
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August 16, 2022
Poetry/Verse/The Battle Within
Copyright Protected, ID 08-1480-475-16
All Rights Reserved, 2022, Constance La France
Written for the Standard contest, Inner Conflict
sponsor, Unseeking Seeker, Judged 08/20/2022
First Place
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