Feeling Untenable
a mess of a poem
Forgettable
and
regrettable;
those feelings
untenable.
To be the former
or latter--
such a punch to the gut.
To be lost in the crowd;
not a purebred,
just a mutt.
A rock in a shoe,
arrow out of the blue.
Nuisance abuzz
in this somber revue.
Just a dot or a speck
in the vast unknown.
Talent and potential,
that bird's now flown.
Too late to redeem,
can't undo or erase.
Stumble and trip
falling back into place.
No change of fates
today or tomorrow,
so best to find comfort
in tears and your sorrow.
Though all you long for
is to be worth remembering,
with insecurities and
shortcomings finally dismembering.
For forgiveness and peace,
on the mend toward release.
With no more self loathing
of the wolf in sheep's clothing.
To be strong and pretty,
better than the doubters
with no need for pity.
Capable, smart, and
the triple time of a waltz.
Far from perfect,
but judged on more than your faults.
And there, lovingly handed
a flowery heart
to be bound and branded.
Instead,
inadequate, common,
nothing much there to note.
And now as you
confess that deep darkness and fear,
I see that maybe
you won't be
Memorable
and
measurable.
Those feelings
quite tenable.
They're simply not for you.
About the Creator
Merrie Sanders
Writing for fun and as an escape from the everyday. After all, what is life for if not to create?
Reader insights
Outstanding
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Top insight
Heartfelt and relatable
The story invoked strong personal emotions
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I love the intensity of this and the emotion that comes through your choice of words.
This was so intense and poignant! Loved your poem!
I love this!