My Painful Procrastination
Delays can be very painful
My shadow is still, but it is not sleeping.
Determination is anchored down in the deepest sea
As my mind wanders uncontrollably.
Intrusive thoughts emerge abruptly from the unknown.
The strength of dark emotions pins me down.
Sadness, rage, and despair pile up deep inside me.
Why can’t I move forward?
Where is my perseverance?
I feel absolutely nothing
Yet this hurts me so much.
My ambitions are within reach
But they feel like many galaxies away.
Why am I not persisting?
My tenacity is lost.
Wanting to be the flower that grows through hard ground.
Feel like a stone sinking into the lost sea.
Delays can be very painful.
Motivation is the only savior.
About the Creator
Leona Valentine
Hi. I have been writing since I was a kid. After college, I published a poem called "Dark Heaven" in a book titled The Colors of Life. I love writing short stories, poems and more. I enjoy parenting, art, meditation, and martial arts.
Enjoyed the story? Support the Creator.
Subscribe for free to receive all their stories in your feed. You could also pledge your support or give them a one-off tip, letting them know you appreciate their work.
Keep reading
More stories from Leona Valentine and writers in Poets and other communities.
Comments
There are no comments for this story
Be the first to respond and start the conversation.