VJs Weekly Challenge – The Other side
VJ has invited us to write from the other side, which involves us reflecting and writing from a perspective of ourselves.
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“Self-doubt imprisons those that never overcome it.” Obiora Embry
Je m'accuse (I Accuse Myself) The darkened cell shrinks and enlarges with every swing of the yellowed light overhead while my hands are restless upon the greasy table as my narrowed eyes stare back at me, interrogating my every emotion, there is nowhere to hide, I know myself even when I don't, at least I know that which I most want to deny of myself; what is this rage that coddles within me when it suits, to justify my wounded, fragile self, by hurting others, of this I accuse myself, of this I absolve myself, I reach for water and begin again. ©Paul Vincent Cannon
I really enjoyed this. Dark. Very dark.
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From the core, thank you Eilidh for sharing this.
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That darn rage – so difficult to get to the bottom. Love the imagery. Infers that neither side are fighting fair.
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The anger and rage within,… is water enough, to douse the fire..
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Good point Ivor, like using fire against fire in the bush. Many thanks for this.
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Very good thoughts. Thank you Paul!
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My pleasure Michael.
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:-))
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I’ve had many of those deep, dark nights of the soul. Your poem dispicts them very effectively. The inner battle between rage and guilt is exhausting.
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Yes, I wholeheartedly agree Liz, it is thoroughly exhausting. Thank you for the vulnerable response.
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You’re wecome, Paul.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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🙂
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😁✨🎉👍
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Self-doubt and deprecation seem to be a flaw we all struggle with from time to time. Keeping it in check is the real challenge. Great Poem Paul!
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Many thanks for sharing this Dwight, yes, awareness.
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you are welcome!
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Hard to walk out of self-doubt, but I give you permission. You deserve it!
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Ah, I love that response, thank you indeed Sara.
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And again…and again…
Well done, Paul!
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Wow, thank you Punam! 🙂
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You are welcome. 🙂
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I can use this poem as well as pertinent to me – Interested if this is a thing for you though?
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I certainly have my moments.
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