Insecurity: The Lifelong Battle Within
Annyiah Dozier 2008 (New York City)
Insecurity, a silent storm that brews within,
A battle fought in th depths of the soul,
Whispered doubts that echo, again and again,
A constant companion, taking its toll.
With every step taken, insecurity lurks in the shadows,
Feeding on one's fear, it grows like a vine,
It tangles the mind, leaving only sorrows,
A suffocating presence that refuses to resign.
Oh, the agony of feeling so small,
In a world that demands perfection,
Insecurity's grip, an iron wall,
Creating a chasm, a deep-seated affliction.
The mirror becomes a cruel enemy,
Reflecting flaws that only the soul can see,
A barrage of insecurities, wild and free,
Stealing joy, and leaving only misery.
Insecurity creeps into every interaction,
Whispering that others see your flaws,
It dances in the mind, seeking satisfaction,
Fueling self-doubt from within its claws.
A shy smile is quickly masked by doubt,
A tentative word quickly swallowed by fear,
Insecurity's voice, a relentless shout,
Amplifying every weakness, crystal clear.
But within the confinement of insecurity's reign,
There lies a flicker of hope, a glimmer of light,
A gentle reminder within the pain,
That true strength emerges from the fight.
For within the battles fought, the storms endured,
A resilience brands the heart with every scar,
Insecurity, a test that proves one's worth,
A path to self-discovery, no matter how far.
For beneath the the layers of doubt and fear,
Lies a soul blossoming, like a fragile rose,
Insecurity may linger, but it cannot steer,
The path of growth that only the brave chose.
So, let the words of self-assurance be spoken,
Banish the doubts that cloud your mind,
Embrace the flaws, let confidence awoken,
For within insecurity, your greatness you'll find.
Insecurity may be a familiar companion,
But it need not define who we are,
For deep within lies the strength of a champion,
A warrior spirit, shining like a star.
About this poem
I wrote this poem because we all get insecure and I decided to shed a light on the constant battle with insecurities.
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Written on January 30, 2024
Submitted by annyiahdozier27 on January 31, 2024
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Words | 366 |
Stanzas | 11 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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