Fear of Success?



I wonder do I fear success
From my low self-esteem,
Which I can't prove but I do guess
Is part of my life scheme.

Low self-esteem can make me feel
I don't deserve success.
How to proceed does not seem real
When life is such a mess.

I also fear that some will try
To get my money and
Do nothing to help but give me lies
They way they always planned.

I must proceed quite cautiously.
Decisions must be made.
Who can I trust to help guide me
So I won't be afraid?
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Written on October 25, 2023

Submitted by stevec.24118 on October 25, 2023

Modified by stevec.24118 on October 25, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABAB CACA XXXX DEDE
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 463
Words 104
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4

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