Inspired by Sadje’s What do you see #91
self-doubt oozes over
and down me
sickly
thickly
weighing me down
this self-imposed
self-preservation
and self-defeating tactic
hiding from everyone
staying stuck in myself
i remain unable to thrive
Stuck
Inspired by Sadje’s What do you see #91
self-doubt oozes over
and down me
sickly
thickly
weighing me down
this self-imposed
self-preservation
and self-defeating tactic
hiding from everyone
staying stuck in myself
i remain unable to thrive
I Write Her 
Nicely written and so true about self doubt holding us from being ourselves, taking risk and even finding love. xoxox Joni
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❤️❤️
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I love this Susi😊
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So happy you did, Mich! :)
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Ahhh so clever Susi
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Thanks, Mich!
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Ahhhh, so wise, dear Susi! I love this one. beautiful. ❤
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Glad you enjoyed it, Jeff! Thank you! <3
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I did, indeed! You’re welcome, Susi!❤️
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I can relate to this Susi as I have walked this path. Brilliant take !!
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I think that experience is universal, also what shapes our humanity. Thanks so much for the kind words, Radhika! <3
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You too? I hate this feeling.
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At times, yes. But it was much worse when I was younger.
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Love your take on this!!
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Thanks so much, Val! :)
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Such a clever use of the prompt, Susi! It works so well.
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Thank you so much, Chris!
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This is so true Susi. Self doubt and fear holds us back and doesn’t let us go forward or thrive in life. Thanks for joining in with this profound poem.
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<3 Yes, it does! And often requires monumental effort to break free. Always a pleasure to participate!
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Thanks 🙏
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Great take Susi :)
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Thank you, Nima! :)
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You are welcome :)
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A brilliant take on the prompt, Susi. 👍
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Glad you enjoyed it, Suzette! :)
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Absolutely did🙂
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<3
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