Pure Aplomb

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Confidence is not enough to defeat doubt.

The ambiguity I've already faced is

Relentless.

I've tried, as I am, but it is is vain

That my fortitude fights it everyday.

Perplexity casts a heavy shadow over me;

I've also given in to implosion

And failed at that too.

 

Aplomb in its howling superiority

Would save me from everything.

Fears would dissipate into the air.

The robust force would shock life

Back into my dull soul.

Lionhearted with electricity streaking

In my feeble veins;

I could do it.

 

I could trust enough to leap

Into love heart first.

So deep, I would never feel the need

To sacrifice my happiness for others.

I'm a doormat for too many,

I realize that.

It's time to brush away Fall's depris

And face myself.

 

I need this to be everything I can;

Feeling the urge to make impact,

To make something of myself

Other than a distressed sweater on its last leg.

I am ready to live, but fear

Has me chained in a cold prison.

Break me free, I beg of you,

From these paramount restraints.

 

With this gift,

I will let myself fall in love

With the right man.

I can only hope

That I haven't been too damaged

To see him.

With sovereign aplomb,

I can be whomever I was meant to be.

No more surrendering to the unworthy.

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