Death by Doubt

by Daydy

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< 'Tumbleye' by Daydy

Death by Doubt

How can one describe themselves
If they were never really there?
How can the mind describe its thoughts
To one blind and choked with despair?

To look upon the world with a heavy gaze
Wiser beyond its knowledge
Then find one’s thoughts and extract the pride
And somehow manage to discern it

When you never quite know who you are
And your reflection makes it none the clearer
Then without reason your heart is falling
Down, grasping, for something dearer

How do you know what must be done
And when and where to do
When doubt is killing all you live for
And slowly killing you?
> 'Waiting' by Daydy

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Dec 8th 2004
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Ok, I wote this a while ago when I was really worried and upset. I'm not usually one for this kind of poetry, but looking back through my old stuff I felt this was worth a mention. I know about all the errors- my mind just leaked like an emotional tap. So I guess that's why I'm happy to leave it pretty much as it is.

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AnyDeadOpheliaNymph Says:

its beauftiful..even with mistakes!

Daydy Says:

Wow, thanks!

black phoenix Says:

"you never quite know who you are
And your reflection makes it none the clearer"

those two lines were by far the strongest in this piece.. they have something special to them that the rest are lacking. nicely worded.

i like the tone/mood of this poem. desperate.

Daydy Says:

Thanks black phoenix, I really appreciate the thoughtful comments