Analysis of A battle within…



Each day that passes, a new fear is unleashed
Filled with doubt and desperation
Not knowing what comes next or what could be. The fear of the separation, needing meditation. The peace, the calm, the quiet.
My heart, my head, my anxiety and depression. My emotions are in such a riot.
Some days are so simple, smiles & laughter
Then it hits like a brick wall, sadness, tears
Afraid for what could be the next chapter.
I fight with myself, my insecurities & doubts
Always unsure of what comes next,
How do I get what I feel out, thoughts unspoken, feelings of expression. I’m scared to let anyone in, I’m terrified of the reactions.
The feeling of being weak, the feeling of being broken but the pieces being invisible, the words and not being able to speak. Who will understand? Will anyone listen? On the outside I’m happy, inside I’m broken. This is a battle I fight within, daily I make others happy so I lose and they can win.


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Characters 939
Words 176
Sentences 13
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 11
Lines Amount 11
Letters per line (avg) 66
Words per line (avg) 15
Letters per stanza (avg) 723
Words per stanza (avg) 170

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This poem is about the battle within one’s self to please others and still try to be happy with one’s self.

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Written on February 05, 2022

Submitted by Ali4short on April 27, 2023

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Alicia Barajas

I’m 33 and have written poetry when I was 15. It’s been a long time but I recently met someone who has inspired me to get back into it. He’s my inspiration. more…

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