Comment from Liz O'Neill

Excellent

This is a great metaphor. You draw the reader in and invite them reflect on their beast within. Also to account for the consequences both good and unfortunate resulting from their lifetime decisions. You have used good allusion here. Well written.

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019

Thanks for your insightful review. Sometimes everything just comes at once, unreasonable, I know. Regrets and sadness just rush

Comment from ShyWri

Exceptional

Anxiety is definitely a confidence-robbing robbing monster. Your words convey the sense of deterioration of the quality of life one is left with when one gives in to and becomes overwhelmed with anxiety. Breath is the answer. Thank you for submitting!

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Jun-2019

Thanks for the insightful review and sparkly stars. Sometimes life just kinda bunches up and whacks me. All the eggs is one basket resonates with a few people I think. Then, I remember to believe that it is all in my head and I rationalize.
I thought the artwork was perfect. How we dread and overthink this anxiety monster, when in reality, it is just a peaceful, likeable guy. Cheers.

Comment from Rachelle Allen

Excellent

Oh my!! What a vivid picture you painted with these words! And your rhymes were absolutely perfect --nothing forced or awkward whatsoever. Just a smooth, lovely flow. Great picture to accompany this. I bet this will do very well in the contest! Good luck to you. xo

 Comment Written 12-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Jun-2019

Argh, I was beginning to have an anxiety attack in the woods. I started thinking of everything at once, like my life, m


Like riding a panic attack, in the throes of it...everything is so scary, but if you calm yourself, the monster actually looks like this peaceful dude. Thanks for review. I do put all my eggs in one basket I realize. and pray for rain....chillin' like a villain.

reply by Rachelle Allen on 12-Jun-2019

Well, it worked for you in a big way with this entry! I hope it quells you and brings you joy. xo

Comment from Bill Pinder

Excellent

Good writing about fighting the beast of anxiety that tries to rise within us and take control. Thanks for sharing this personal writing about a problem that can be very difficult. Thanks for sharing!
Bill

 Comment Written 11-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Jun-2019

Thanks for the compassionate review. Every once in a while my life kinda bunches together and hits me all at once. I know that it is all in my head and I breath deep and count my blessings until the monster kinds looks like this peaceful Frankenstein. Cheers, j

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

I have anxiety issues, sometimes nocturnal attacks with no rhyme or reason. Viva clonazepam. Maybe two of my pets having to be put down and the last person mentioned in my will dying has something to do with it...but I have met the beast. Excellent poem for that prompt.

 Comment Written 11-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Jun-2019

Sorry for that. The first one I had freaked me totally out. Thank god my mom was near and knew how to calm me down. Now when I get that feeling of gloom and doom, I really focus on breathing and blessings until, and it does, pass. I chose this picture of a cool, peaceful looking monster, because these thoughts are really just imposters. Wishing you peaceful sleep. Ps thanks for the insightful review.

Comment from Raul1

Good

This is a very good poem. I like how you structured this poem. It is very easy to read and understand. No grammatical errors. Thanks for sharing! Good work!

 Comment Written 11-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Jun-2019

Thanks for the review. Cheers.

reply by Raul1 on 12-Jun-2019

You're welcome.