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Frustrated

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By Mother CombsPublished about a year ago 2 min read
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F - For fuck’s sake, I feel let down by life’s twists and turns.

R - Royally irritated, my patience wears thin.

U - Under the circumstances, I feel majorly disappointed.

S - Stop it, this aggravation is getting to me.

T - Totally fed up with the situation

R - Really annoyed with the actions of others

A - Annoyed that things aren’t going my way

T - Thwarted at every turn

E - Easily vexed at every word

D - Discouraged, I’m tempted to give up.

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By life's twists and turns,

Royally irritated,

Frustration takes hold.

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Real disappointment

In being let down again

Causes annoyance

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It’s hard not to be disappointed

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When you are constantly let down

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It is easy to be annoyed

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If you are always feeling irritated

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I'm fed up with it all

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It makes for an aggravating day

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A feeling of vexation,

A knot in my chest,

A tightening sensation,

A burden I can't divest.

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It's like a tangled mess,

A puzzle with no key,

A weight I can't confess,

A storm inside of me.

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It's a roadblock in my path,

A barrier in my way,

A hindrance in my aftermath,

A dark cloud on a gray day.

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But I won't let it define me,

I won't let it bring me down,

I'll find the strength to free me,

And turn this frustration around.

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So I'll take a deep breath,

And I'll start anew,

I'll find a way to cope,

And find my way through.

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For frustration is a teacher,

It's a lesson to be learned,

It's a fire that can be a preacher,

And a flame that can be yearned.

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So I'll embrace the frustration,

And I'll let it make me strong,

I'll turn it into motivation,

And I'll prove that I belong.

Acrosticfact or fictionFree VerseHaikuinspirationalProseSenryuStream of ConsciousnessMental Health

About the Creator

Mother Combs

Come near, sit a spell, and listen to tales of old as I sit and rock by my fire. I'll serve you some cocoa and cookies as I tell you of the time long gone by when your Greats-greats once lived.

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  • L.C. Schäferabout a year ago

    Frustration is the worst, and also kind of the best

  • This was extremely powerful! Show frustration who's the boss!

  • Cathy holmesabout a year ago

    Well said. hang in the, MC.

  • Tiffany Gordonabout a year ago

    Well done Mother! You rocked this! It was honest, raw and inspiring!

  • Testabout a year ago

    Love this MC!! Thos last two line were my favourite "I'll turn it into motivation, And I'll prove that I belong."... that's totally what I do!!! This was so relatable and so cleverly done, like always!! Great work!!

  • JBazabout a year ago

    Great blend of various poem structures and yet it remains one whole piece. Plus I think I felt this angst before and can relate.

  • Michelle Liew Tsui-Linabout a year ago

    Let's all turn what frustrates us into what pushes us along. Great poems, Sharon.

  • L.I.Eabout a year ago

    Yes! Love the positive turn, very motivational. Frustration is a feeling we all go through. Love this.

  • Lana V Lynxabout a year ago

    Love the fighting spirit of this, Sharon. Wishing you a great New Year.

  • Heather Hublerabout a year ago

    I felt this, especially those last few lines. Trying so hard not to let all the difficulties define me. Hugs and strength to you!!

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