Silent Words

Discouragement and fear

are never far away from me.

Lurking in the shadows

waiting for the night

to whisper silent words to me.

Trying to prey on

my insecurites.

I try to push ahead

and ignore what they say,

but the silent words keep creeping

back into my thoughts

No longer needing to wait

for night, because

they are creeping in during the day.

Comments: 18

Alison H. Nov 6, 2007, 8:09pm EST

That is sad!

Do you say some affirmations to yourself?

reply to this comment

Bob B. Nov 6, 2007, 8:09pm EST

This poem hits home Anne Marie. Thank you.

reply to this comment

michelle kane Nov 6, 2007, 8:11pm EST

Repeat 10 times: "I am smart enough, I am kind enough---gosh darn it, people like me!"

reply to this comment

Otelia S. Nov 6, 2007, 8:12pm EST

Somehow we gotta change "discouragement & Fear" to "Confidence & Hope".
Keep writing. Keep expressing!

reply to this comment

Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Nov 6, 2007, 8:14pm EST

Wow. Peace.

reply to this comment

Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S. Nov 6, 2007, 8:57pm EST

well written, but do take good care of you!

reply to this comment

Marie J. R. Nov 6, 2007, 9:00pm EST

God Bless you and keep you safe,,,hugs my Dear,,,

reply to this comment

Sue * Nov 6, 2007, 11:06pm EST

I understand...take care, and send yourself some positive messages.

reply to this comment

Miz Lynn aka/BooBoo Nov 6, 2007, 11:17pm EST

Shut the door on those thoughts, as a child of God you have the power within you to do that!

reply to this comment

J W. Nov 7, 2007, 3:01am EST

good poem

reply to this comment

Deb J. Nov 7, 2007, 9:09am EST

I understand the feelings evoked by this poem completely!! Good job and ~

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

reply to this comment

Christine P. Nov 7, 2007, 9:42am EST

Close that door as quickly as you can. This use to happen to me a lot until I trusted God to be by my side at all times.
Super poem much description as to exactly the feelings that were going through you.

reply to this comment

Audrey F. Nov 7, 2007, 11:44am EST

I know this experience, too. Anne Marie. Your poem captures it perfectly.
Bring those words to the surface, out into the open, talk back and see if they will tell you why they are treating you so poorly. Then tell them to bugger off!
Hugs

reply to this comment

Tab B. Nov 7, 2007, 11:54am EST

Satan always knows our weaknesses and preys upon them. Sing a song, say a prayer to squelch those silent words!

Excellent poem!

reply to this comment

tina stiles Nov 7, 2007, 12:17pm EST

don't let it get the best of you!!! you are too good of a person.

reply to this comment

arlene (no shame in my game) w. Nov 7, 2007, 12:51pm EST

We all have insecurities. Some of us are more affected by them then others. Poetry is certainly a positive way of dealing with them. And when you are good at it, it is great.

reply to this comment