Oh the years I lived with self-doubt
without a chance to sit it out
it would just follow me about
stopping my voice-sealing my shout
Until I became bored with it
and began to battle right back
doubt fled my oncoming attack
gloomy thoughts gone-life back on track
And now, I just roar at it
© Vivian Zems
Dverse Poets
An interesting rhyme pattern :nine lines with a rhyme pattern AAAABCCCB and using four trochees per line. Frank Hubeny hosts Dverse today.
November 22, 2019 at 12:41 am
LOL. Everybody is imitating Tennyson today. I chose Wallace Stevens. I love your last line. I have the feeling you really roar when riding your bicycle!
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November 22, 2019 at 9:45 pm
Thanks Toni! And yes I do! 😊
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November 22, 2019 at 1:42 am
Shifting perspective can mean the world. I love that photo!
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November 22, 2019 at 6:43 am
Those end lines with their contrast rhymes are magnificent – full of power, and such brave rhymes. Invigorating.
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November 22, 2019 at 2:46 pm
Yes, you have found your groove! Just roar at it!!
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November 22, 2019 at 4:11 pm
I like the roaring at the end. Very nice imitation of Tennyson.
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November 22, 2019 at 9:44 pm
Thanks Frank!
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November 23, 2019 at 2:30 am
Boredom–what a great method to expel your demons. (K)
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November 23, 2019 at 5:06 pm
Such an empowering piece – I’m cheering you on.
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November 26, 2019 at 7:26 pm
Thank you 🙌🏽
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November 26, 2019 at 7:35 pm
Welcome!
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November 23, 2019 at 9:25 pm
I love how you have found your own path.
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November 26, 2019 at 7:26 pm
🙏🏽
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November 24, 2019 at 12:25 am
Roaring at self doubt. Now there’s a great solution! Great write.
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November 26, 2019 at 7:26 pm
Thanks Beverly!
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