Demons

More thoughts on self. Ramblings of a raging mind...

In a quiet battle with your inner demons, you end up as a wounded warrior; defeated or you conquer -self- 

Either way, the loss and gain is yours to take and accept.

But the real question: loss of what? Or rather who? 

Maybe it's you you lose... 

And if you conquer -self-, where do those inner demons hide? 

Maybe they sleep, waiting for their wounds ... to heal.

Reviews

[emmajoy]

Your words are very specific, adamant, deeply felt.. guess only you can sort out such emotional wonderings. Talking to people, 'sounding them out' - is fine, makes sense. But, in the end, the decision is with Self.
Surely. the answer is there in your final phrase, time heals. But, scars, as it takes time. Not even learning to tie a shoe lace is learned overnight.. no fast cure in life, dear you.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Aye, that I come to realize with every passing day... thank you so much for your insight here, Em. I appreciate it (:

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Questions for the heavens or the depths...beautifully written, analytical, introspective, eloquent. My response - toss those demons back into the abyss and reclaim your beautiful serenity my friend. I cheer you on!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you so much for your uplifting words, Annette. I appreciate it (:

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Evocative and profound.
I know this idea will linger in the back of my mind long after reading this.
Great work!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you, Jyoti. Glad to know it created an impact. (:

[Jyoti_Ablaze]

Yes you did. :)

[Shy Joe]

Fighting the beast with a handleless razor blade. Punished, whether you fight back or not. I guess loosing a few fingers is worth more than loosing your mind.

Enjoyed your write. Thanks for sharing.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Nicely stated. Thank you so much for sharing your insight here, Joe. I appreciate it (:

[Ken Simm.]

Wisdom aplenty. Wrapped in excellent writing.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you so much, Ken. I appreciate your words here (:

[Sinbulvinter]

Really interesting theme here of inner demons, which I think we all have and fight. It does feel like a never ending battle, in which the loser simply rests and licks their wounds until they can fight again. Us, as humans, will always have demons within us.
Great work on this one. It really speaks to me in the moment.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

You're right, I think. Guess it's a never ending cycle... Thank you so much for your words here, Nerissa 😊

[Sinbulvinter]

No problem.

[Tony Jordan]

It's not good to lose you - unless the you you lose is the you that causes you undue stress. Better to communicate with the demons and see what they want then bring them round to your way of thinking - worked for me with one particularly nasty demon !

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I think I know what demon you're talking about her lol 😜😂 sounds interesting! Maybe I should do the same...! :p thank you, Tony. On a serious note, I do like what you say. Def made me think :)

[Stella Armour]

loss of fear if you overcome, loss of pride if you cannot conquer

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Great thoughts, thank you so much for your words here. I appreciate it 😊

[jacob erin-cilberto]

interesting concept---the idea of not healing from the wounds, but the wounds needing to heal, so they can come back and haunt us...
if that happens we never find self again. We keep who we are at bay.
j.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Interesting insight too, made me reflect yet again. I think you're right... thank you so much for your words, Jacob. Always appreciated (: