Doubt (poem) by Regis Auffray on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on December 20, 2012

I do doubt today that my former lover who moved to SC just doesn't think of me at all anymore...never hear a word from him.....

Reviewed by Paddy Bostock

Reviewed on October 23, 2012

Regis,

Doubt is a pain, no question. But without it, how could any philosopher--or poet-- work? No good taking anything on face value or else we all get led by our noses to futures we've never subscribed to.

Learning never ends and that's OK!

Best to you,

Paddy

Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci

Reviewed on June 22, 2012

I like the way you put it, "Doubt creeps in....". And that it does!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Lily of Lough Neagh C. Dennis-Woosley

Reviewed on April 23, 2012

Many have suffered this who have been hurt deeply...
Then the time must come, do you allow doubt to creep in?
Do you allow it to take over your life?
Do you allow it to make all your decisions?
Or do you tell yourself... if I doubt is there a true reason and proof for it?
Do you miss perhaps the one opportunity in your life because of your own self doubt? Just sayin'

Love Regis thank you

Reviewed by Kathleen McDonald

Reviewed on March 26, 2012

Sometimes it cant be helped.
hug
Kat

Reviewed by Chip Bergeron

Reviewed on March 6, 2012

Regis,
You sond like someone who has been bitten by doubt here, and it has cost you.

Chip Bergeron

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on March 2, 2012

Regis,
Your personification of doubt makes us see exactly the degrees of madness it can cause. Love the dark feel to this poem! Nicely crafted. Love and hugs,
Sheila

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com

Reviewed on February 28, 2012

And as your poem so adroitly pronounces, such doubt is increasingly inevitable, given the hidden agendas that make up far too much of the motivations for a relationship now days. As I offered in "Duplicity Banished," the purity of love runs the gauntlet each time it is entertained. Well written and impactful reminder of how murky the waters have been made.

Reviewed by John Coppolella

Reviewed on February 24, 2012

Thanks, Regis. You once again inspired me with your words.
Now I have to go write a poem of my own without a doubt.

Ascending with love and good wishes,

Starman

Reviewed by Diana Wiles

Reviewed on February 16, 2012

A superb poem..Yet sadly doubt is one thing that unites us all, being human ... It is the extent to which we let it dominate our lives and loves that is important..A little healthy scepticism is possibly wise at times...
Best wishes, Diana...

Reviewed by Melissa Mendelson (Reader)

Reviewed on February 13, 2012

I love the last paragraph, how Doubt is a dark cloud, ominous and foreboding, foreshadowing the storm, but you can't let that storm consume you, destroy your relationships. You have to fight that current and stand strong, and listen to your heart because you have a beautiful and poetic heart. :)

Reviewed by KJ McPhee

Reviewed on February 8, 2012

Don't be like doubting Thomas when you can pray .... or write poetry!

Though, doubt is just another facet of our humanity that we have to live with and learn from.

Reviewed by Morgan Merriweather

Reviewed on February 6, 2012

this is soooooo good. Doubt can be a cautionary safety net but, more often its exactly what it is. chilling indeed. Enjoyed ! ~ Morgan

Reviewed by Budd Nelson

Reviewed on February 6, 2012

Regis,
great work, moving and thought provoking, wondeful imagery.
Budd

Reviewed by Carolyn Red Bear (The Bear Paw)

Reviewed on February 5, 2012

Reg, is that why your finger is covering your lips in your profile photo? Just kidding, Reg! You write with fine definition. Thank you for this... =))

In Spirit,
Bear

Reviewed by Muhammad Al Mahdi

Reviewed on February 5, 2012

Yes, that's it. A rich (albeit sad) and ever-relevant topic, very well expressed.

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson

Reviewed on February 4, 2012

exactly, so very well done, hits the nails on the head!!

Reviewed by Douglas Bentley

Reviewed on February 4, 2012

Doubt prevails when honesty can not.
Superb poetry

db

Reviewed by Lena Kovadlo

Reviewed on February 4, 2012

Great poem Regis. Good analogies/metaphors/similies used throughout the poem. Flowed very well. I found the poem deep with much to think about. I think when it comes to love everyone has their doubts, even if they are tiny. Doubts can tear people apart, can make the love die or diminish, can affect the relationships between people... Thanks for sharing this piece. Wonderfully done!

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Reviewed on February 2, 2012

Profound! You are an inspiring guide through this work.
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by Elizabeth Russo

Reviewed on February 2, 2012

It's sad that doubt remains and leaves me to wonder if we can ever truly be sure and completely trusting. Fine write, Regis, wrought with emotion. Also, wonderful alliteration throughout, but, particularly, in your first stanza. Love and hugs, Elizabeth

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on January 31, 2012

Doubt can destroy...powerful poem Reg!

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen

Reviewed on January 30, 2012

yes it does, regis!

belated happy new year,

carolyn

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on January 30, 2012

'DOUBT'...THAT DARK INTRUDER THAT TRIES TO CREEP INTO THE SOUL AND STEAL ITS REST MUST BE 'SHOOED' FORTHWITH!...BACK INTO THE ABYSS FROM WHENCE IT CAME!!! AND THERE IS NO DOUBT ABOUT IT! THANKS FOR SHARING, MY FRIEND. THIS FINE WORK WAS IMMENSELY ENJOYED. LOVE, BLESSINGS & FAITH...JOYCE + HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Kate Burnside

Reviewed on January 30, 2012

Such a powerful poem, Regis. Doubt sounds like a rational, even-handed, easy-going kind of concept until you delineate its insidious effects on a relationship. It is indeed like a nagging thorn or a brooding cancer where it is left to erode our perceptions of the truth. Excellent progression of thoughts through this work. xx

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone

Reviewed on January 30, 2012

No doubt in my mind, that you have hit the nail on the head with this one!

Great piece of poetry, Reg,

Much peace, love and light,
Amber

Reviewed by Sandy Hoynacki (Reader)

Reviewed on January 29, 2012

You have captured the total essence of the dreadful word...doubt
How dark the image it brings in every venue of the soul...Thank you
for your visit to my humble abode.....Love conquers all...Love, Sandy

Reviewed by Approximately Naive

Reviewed on January 29, 2012

Doubt, the mistress of unbelief
Its potency is certainly capable of destroying relationships.

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on January 29, 2012

I read this twice and decided I liked all of it. Great words that has a wonderful meaning Regis.

Rose

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors

Reviewed on January 28, 2012

Herpetology amour.
Doubt is a self fulfilling beast that feeds on itself.
But it is real. I once, long, long ago married her.
But I Saw the light.
Found another.
The beauty of it?
I guess it's obvious
Eileen hates snakes.

Patrick

Reviewed by Vivian Dawson

Reviewed on January 28, 2012

Your poem so adequately describes the
illness of "Doubt" as it creeps in like
an erie fog and can distort the truth!!
Thank You *Regis* to beware!!!

Lady Vivian

Reviewed by RWE SAYS BYE (Reader)

Reviewed on January 28, 2012

and yet what would the world be without good honest discerning doubt... I doubt that we'd get far without that, wouldn't you agree?

Nevertheless, though I don't buy the entire premise, the imagery and figurative side of this poem is striking and original... good job!

Reviewed by Axilea MU

Reviewed on January 28, 2012

This is a wonderful description, Regis, so striking and precise. The numerous analogies will speak to many readers.

Axilea

Reviewed by Laurel Lamperd

Reviewed on January 28, 2012

Excellent, Regis. You have described the feeling so well. Not a superfluous word.

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on January 28, 2012

Simply excellent, Regis.

Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger

Reviewed on January 28, 2012

~Regis~ Expressed and crafted splendidly .. among the lush and lovely leaves of love.. Lady Mary Ann

Reviewed by Joy Hale

Reviewed on January 28, 2012

This pithy poem re: doubt is one of your best poems, Regis. The wording is perfect; you get your point across well, leaving the reader with many thoughts to persue for ones self.

Joy L. Hale

Reviewed by Mary Lacey Desertrat

Reviewed on January 28, 2012

Reg,

Very well written and cuts to the core. This means more to me right now than I want to think about. Excellent as usual.

Mary

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on January 28, 2012

you've managed to share quite an introspective and honest poem ... thanx, Regis ...

Reviewed by D Johnson

Reviewed on January 28, 2012

Reg, you have described quite well the pitfalls of doubt. Nice pen.

Cheers,
Dan

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

Reviewed on January 28, 2012

I've felt every one of those feelings, Regis! You nailed it!! In my case, I should have followed my gut the first time doubt creeped in....Great write!

Anna

Reviewed by Ann Marquette

Reviewed on January 28, 2012

Very deep and profound. A sad place to be and important to catch it early and "find personal joys" instead.

Good write Regis.

Reviewed by Ruan Mills

Reviewed on January 28, 2012

Love the alliteration here and the overall flow is as dark and sinister as the words, making this poem go directly to the core.

Nice job.
Ruan

Reviewed by Laura Fall

Reviewed on January 28, 2012

A deeply moving poem Laura

Reviewed by Morgan McFinn

Reviewed on January 27, 2012

Yet another gem, Regis. Have you had a book of your poems published yet? I certainly hope so!

Reviewed by Janna Hill

Reviewed on January 27, 2012

"That frosty finger of suspicion" was a great line and really set the tone. i like it.
:) Janna

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on January 27, 2012

Sherry hit it right on the head...doubt by others makes one want to just go ahead and do the evil deed...self doubt is by far worse, trust me...e

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on January 27, 2012

I have always felt that if I was being accused of something I might as well go ahead and do it because I was already being punished for it anyway. Doubt ruins everything and it is really important to keep communication lines open so that there will not be any doubt. Many relationships that could have stood the test of time are ruined, early on, by doubt and/or accusation. Topic well addressed, Reg.
Take care,
Sherry