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Doubt's Big Hairy Behind by Angela Scott

3/17/2011

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Doubt tiptoes its way inside.

Subtle.

Sneaky.

Before I know it,

Doubt blindsides me,

Takes me down,

Pins me to the ground

And flops its big hairy behind

On top of my chest.

I can’t move. I can’t breathe.

I spit in doubts eye—my only defense--

But doubt only grins through its pock-marked face,

And green-tinged smile, and swipes the spittle away.

He’s experienced worse.

Doubt’s got me

And he knows it too.

My gnat-like strength is waning.

My belief is gone.

I shift a little,

Make adjustments to carry Doubt’s weight.

He’s not going anywhere.

That’s perfectly clear.

So I may as well get comfortable.  

8 Comments
diana link
3/17/2011 06:45:20 am

That was really great. Can't Doubt the talent there.

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Donna Weaver link
3/17/2011 12:13:22 pm

No! No! Fight it! Never surrender!

Lovely.

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Michele Shaw link
3/17/2011 12:16:41 pm

Yep, yep yep. Been there, still there, some part of me will always be there. I'm really enjoying your blog, Angela, and connecting with your thoughts. Don't stop fighting the doubt. We can't let him win!

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Aubrie link
3/18/2011 03:16:32 am

Love this poem. Hate doubt.

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Alain Miles link
3/18/2011 05:15:50 am

Mwah. Beautifully expressed!

Love the disgust, revulsion, hopelessness, resignation. Wonderful last line.

But he can't just lie there forever. You'll get your chance.

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Rhonda link
3/18/2011 05:21:39 am

I can -so- relate. Don't surrendor though, Hope can defeat Doubt, given the chance.

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Jessica
3/18/2011 09:33:59 am

I can't believe that someone said YOU don't have voice. Holy cow, Girlfriend, that was awesome!

You know, a month ago, I would've never even kind-of considered reading a zombie, western book. But now, I think I just might.

OK. OK. I totally will.

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Elaine link
3/18/2011 10:26:53 am

You wove those words into images of fear with extreme skill :) Wow!

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