I sense you
Haunting footsteps
In the dark of night
Chasing me
Reaching out
With angry claws
So close
The air ripples
In angry disturbance
Shivering across my skin.
Your fetid stench
Whispers out,
Threatening
To steal all that is good.
With cleansing breath,
Digging deep
Reaching for the light,
I battle,
Defining myself
Refuse to hide,
To back down,
To run.
Today,
I make my stand.
I will
Look in the mirror
Happy with the person
I see
And know I’ve won
The fight within
Me.
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Dea me…that’s raw! Exciting to read! I like a bit of poetry with bite – very much!
Thank you! Our internal struggles can often be our most powerful tools, no? 🙂
Now THAT’s an interesting one! – I’m far too simple to come to a decision on that one, except that through chaos comes creativity, and art needs conflict. I know of people who have done great things based on what you say though.
Now THAT’s an interesting one! – I’m far too simple to come to a decision on that one, except that through chaos comes creativity, and art needs conflict. I know of people who have done great things based on what you say though.
Well put.
Wow a great punch to this one! Happiness always comes when first we are happy with ourselves.
I completely agree. Thanks!
Beautiful Kitt! Loved it!
Thanks, LJ!
There’s a genuine impact in this – very raw and acerbic.
Thank you.
Raw and a winner.
Thank you, Sheri!
Such vivid imagery and language. This is great.
Thank you!
Viscerally descriptive The sentences ring with universal truth–the evil twin, the Doppelganger inside. You, Kit, are etymologically owning it. I am an instant fan. Brava!
Thank you so much. I consider that a huge compliment! You just made my day, as well. Like B-12. 😉
This was great Kitt! I loved the ending of it.
Thanks, Loni!
nice 🙂
reminded me of this – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD1yj70cVz0
Thanks! I’d never heard that Alanis song…and I love her stuff. That song is an awesome reminder that we need to stop & smell the roses. 🙂
That was just . . . soooo freaking good! Loved the visual too. BRAVO!
Thanks, Mae! When I read the beginning to my husband, he thought it sounded like one of the evil monsters Sam & Dean Winchester fought on Supernatural. I was very pleased with his response. 🙂
We all have these battles.
Yes, we do. The important part is to push forward.
Great read
Thanks!