When Your Gut Speaks, Listen: Trusting Your Creep Vibe
- Deborah Ann Martin
- Jun 28
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 9
In today’s My Poetry Corner, I'm sharing a poem that resonates with many. Creep Vibe is based on personal experiences. It reflects those moments when something feels off, even if everything seems fine on the surface. Sometimes, danger hides behind charm, good looks, lavish gifts, or even polite conversation. This poem serves as a reminder to listen to your instincts. If you feel unsafe, you don’t need evidence. You just need to leave.
I have trusted my gut many times. Each time, it kept me from worse situations. Conversely, when I ignored it, I faced regrets I still carry.
Understanding the Creep Vibe
The Inner Warning System
The "creep vibe" is a natural instinct. It’s that weird feeling in your stomach when something doesn’t feel right. You might feel anxious, and your senses are on high alert. This feeling can be confusing. You wonder what's happening. Is it paranoia? Or is it something else entirely?
Why Do We Ignore It?
Sometimes, we dismiss our gut feelings. The person may be charming, or the situation may appear safe. You think, “Maybe it’s just me.” That's common. This skepticism often leads us to second-guess ourselves. However, trusting our instincts is essential.
There’s a saying: Trust your instinct. It's more than just a cliché. It can save you from potential danger. One moment of hesitation could change everything.
Creep Vibe
The creep vibe is a built-in feeling.
You feel anxious, and your senses are reeling.
A feeling that something’s not right.
A feeling that makes you want to take flight.
It’s a feeling you can’t just point a finger.
It’s a feeling that you shouldn’t linger.
You don’t understand what it’s about.
So, you question and doubt.
He’s gorgeous, but something’s in the stare.
Don’t analyze; just get out of there.
He looks to be having fun.
Trust your instinct and run.
He seems like a regular guy.
Something’s just not right, and you don’t know why.
On the outside, nothing’s wrong that you see.
You think, “Maybe it’s just me.”
You decide not to stay.
Out the door, you safely sneak away.
Later, the news talks of his evil dealings.
Thank God for the wisdom to trust your creep vibe feelings.
From Love and Heartache Moments: Healing Poems after Divorce or Breakup
Part of the Life Moments Series
© 2025 Deborah Ann Martin. All rights reserved.
Reflection of My Creep Vibe Poem
The Creep Vibe poem is a heartfelt expression. Some charming individuals can be harmful. They may shower you with gifts or affection, making you feel special. But once alone, they can turn their dark intentions against you. There are even fears of trafficking or exploitation. This poem emphasizes trusting your instincts. Even if everything seems perfect, it’s crucial to act on your feelings. I’ve learned to walk away from unsettling situations. Trusting my gut has avoided dangerous encounters.
Creep Vibe is for anyone who has felt that internal alarm bells start ringing. It’s about relying on your intrinsic warning system. This system doesn’t need logic or permission to alert you.
People might label us as rude, paranoid, or overdramatic, but we're simply being cautious.
The Style Behind the Words
Poetry Style Name: Narrative Rhymed Verse
Structure and Form: 4-line stanzas telling a full emotional arc.
Meter: Smooth, conversational pacing with an urgent build.
Rhyme and Rhyme Scheme: AABB in most stanzas — generating rhythm and drive.
Sound and Rhythm: Steady and rising — mimicking a growing inner alarm.
Poetic Devices:
- Repetition & Parallelism: The phrases "A feeling..." and "You think..." reveal mental conflict.
- Contrast: Appearances versus reality — the primary message.
- Imagery: The glances, silence, door, and news create strong visuals and emotions.
- Tone: Urgent, cautionary, yet empowering.
Explore More Love and Heartache Moments
If my Creep Vibe poem stirred something inside you, check out Love and Heartache Moments: Healing Poems After Divorce and Breakups. This collection dives deeper into themes of pain, power, survival, and the art of trusting yourself again.
In this context, I explore how to harness your intuitive strength.
About the Life Moments Series
My Life Moments Series celebrates the real experiences that shape our lives — love, heartache, joy, and growth. Discover Loving Moments, Love and Heartache Moments, and Kid Moments. Each collection contains poems crafted with heart, suitable for every life stage.
References
Love and Heartache Moments: Healing Poems after divorce or breakup, * Deborah Ann Martin, 2025.
Deborah Ann Martin Amazon Author Central Page:https://www.amazon.com/author/deborahamartin
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