Pirouette

The war on self belief...

I hear the tanks of pessimism
rumbling across my border
an invasion force of Panzer doubts
hell-bent on all disorder -

firing shells at my self belief
grenades tossed towards my heart
propaganda lies of Goebbels size
to dissuade me from my art -

I have no rifle to fight my foe
no Spitfire to defend my skies
just the taunting voice of failure
to propel me towards my prize -

so I close my eyes, grasp my BAR(re)
expel defeat from lungs astray
and I pirouette and pirouette
and pirouette myself away.

Author's Note

I hope you enjoy my poem. 🌹

Reviews

[Frankie]

I think its excellent. I like how you mingle real life invasion with your own self belief. Keep up with your goals and your writings too! You have talent i see. You should try and write a little (at least) 4 or 5 days a week. It will surprise you what you will get done in your writes.

[Viktoria]

Thank you, Frankie. I'll certainly try to write more. Time doesn't always permit it, though. Your thoughtful comments and support are appreciated. 🌹

[AJNJ]

This is the war hardest won! Going by this poem, I'd think you are equipped to win any war! Your metaphors, imagery, rhyming and message are all beyond great. The 3rd verse is stunning! Loved it. Lucky to be reading you today for my daily dose of inspiration, Ms. Viktoria

[Viktoria]

Thank you, AJ. I am glad you appreciated this effort and found something worthwhile in it. Your comments are invaluable for a newcomer like myself. Most appreciated. 🌹

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

I have no rifle to fight my foe
no Spitfire to defend my skies
just the taunting voice of failure
to propel me towards my prize -

I love this! Where there are pretty ballerinas there will be catty commentators haha! Toss them some cream and you go girl!
I am personally blown away by the grenade of talent that you are dear Viktoria! Be it your dance or your poetry. Stunning metaphors, great exceution and emotion conveyed.
I especially love the ending lines. She pirouttes and pirouttes away!
You touch hearts!

[Viktoria]

Thank you, Dhara. Such lovely lines here from you! There ARE many catty types in my company, yes. It goes with the territory. Pirouetting away from the nonsense and training harder is my response to them. Thank you very much for your very generous words and insightful comments. 🌹