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Conquering the Shadow of Doubt: A Poetic Journey through the Fear of Failure

It starts as a doubt, a subtle seed

By Jacob GloryPublished about a year ago 2 min read
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Verse 1:

Fear of failure, a shadow cast,

Looms over dreams that seem so vast,

A nagging voice that whispers loud,

And fills our hearts with a daunting shroud.

Verse 2:

It starts as doubt, a subtle seed,

That takes root deep, with stealthy speed,

It grows and spreads with each passing day,

And clouds our minds in a disarray.

Verse 3:

It feeds on worries, it thrives on stress,

A dark cloud that's hard to suppress,

It makes us question, it makes us pause,

And fills us with unnecessary flaws.

Verse 4:

It steals our confidence, erodes our might,

And keeps us from taking that daring flight,

It paralyzes, it stifles our voice,

And stops us from making the bold choice.

Verse 5:

But fear of failure is not our fate,

It's a challenge to confront, not a sealed state,

For within us lies a strength so deep,

To face the fear, and not just weep.

Verse 6:

It's in the moments when we are scared,

That we find the courage to be prepared,

To face the unknown, to take a chance,

And step out of our comfort zone's trance.

Verse 7:

For failure is not the end of the road,

But a lesson learned, a treasure to hold,

It's a stepping stone, a pathway to grow,

And a chance to let our inner fire show.

Verse 8:

Failure teaches us to persevere,

To rise again, without any fear,

To learn from mistakes, to improve and thrive,

And keep our dreams and goals alive.

Verse 9:

So let us not be held back by fear,

But let it fuel us, make us clear,

That failure is not our final fate,

But a step closer to success's gate.

Embrace the challenge, embrace the pain,

For through adversity, we shall gain,

The strength, the wisdom, the resilience,

To conquer fear's grip, with unwavering brilliance.

Let us push past the doubts and worries,

And write our own empowering stories,

Of rising above, of reaching new heights,

And shining bright with our own inner lights.

So take a step, with courage bold,

Break free from fear's stubborn hold,

Embrace the unknown, chase your dreams,

For greatness awaits, or so it seems.

With each step taken, with each fear faced,

We gain strength, we are truly graced,

To conquer the shadow of doubt with might,

And emerge victorious, in our own light.

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About the Creator

Jacob Glory

I fell in love with words as a child. After overcoming self-doubt, I found my voice and began publishing my work online. Through my writing, I explore human emotion and weave stories that are raw and honest.

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