The Fear and the Dark
The number of times is countless
for when I was told I was worthless
I know she meant in her heart to encourage
though her words only sought to discourage
I never felt like I did anything right
to live each day was a struggle and a fight
I lived in fear of doing everything wrong
the effect of that fear is oh so deep and long
Even today, I feel it's dark and choking hold
that drains my courage and makes me cold
I know I make some choices terribly
so bad, they seem born of idiocracy
I blame it on the fear so dreadful and strong
The fear of doing, makes me do wrong.
Often I cry and scream when I'm alone
the pain of feelings that seep to the bone
I'm caught in a darkness that lacks an escape
I live a lie and secretly await my dark fate.
for when I was told I was worthless
I know she meant in her heart to encourage
though her words only sought to discourage
I never felt like I did anything right
to live each day was a struggle and a fight
I lived in fear of doing everything wrong
the effect of that fear is oh so deep and long
Even today, I feel it's dark and choking hold
that drains my courage and makes me cold
I know I make some choices terribly
so bad, they seem born of idiocracy
I blame it on the fear so dreadful and strong
The fear of doing, makes me do wrong.
Often I cry and scream when I'm alone
the pain of feelings that seep to the bone
I'm caught in a darkness that lacks an escape
I live a lie and secretly await my dark fate.
Published by Allana Calhoun
I'm a working mother who has been writing poetry and short stories since I was a child. I also do crafts and create handmade jewelry. View profile
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3 Comments
Post a CommentLet me please offer encouragement here and now. This is totally wonderful!
GREAT ONE!
This is very sad. But I think that most people will be able to relate.