Despite my weariness, there is still something in me that refuses to be molded
That refuses to die
That refuses to conform to what others think I should be
I'm no longer young
I was never beautiful
But damn it all, I'm me
Still
And in spite of your worst efforts
To hell with anyone who thinks I should not be allowed
To be
~Faith~
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But damn it all, I'm me..
ReplyDeleteThat says it all! Fine thoughts, well-expressed.
I cannot be moulded, though I may, at times, appear to be so just to avoid some pointless confrontation! I don't like those either! Love the determination in your lovely words!
ReplyDeleteTo find and be yourself, is the most courageous ~ Well done with the prompt ~
ReplyDeleteThe ability to stand tall and simply be yourself..well stated in your words.
ReplyDeleteWell, there ya go. If you've gotten to that point, you're pretty much home.
ReplyDeleteI am cheering for YOU! Cheering for me...I fear being refined ;D
ReplyDeleteWell done
Yes, as Hedge says, you're pretty much home. I LOVE the title Wild Faith. Acceptance of one's worthiness is essential, but thanks to society's dictates, is perhaps the hardest thing to finally come to believe. I love your words "But damn it all, I'm me." Love this poem!
ReplyDeleteBrava! If we each embrace our uniqueness and let those lights shine, the brilliance would blind fools. This is a wonderful pronouncement of self!
ReplyDeleteBrava! If we each embrace our uniqueness and let those lights shine, the brilliance would blind fools. This is a wonderful pronouncement of self!
ReplyDeleteHere! Here! Brava! Brava! To wild women everywhere ........ live bold, live proud.
ReplyDeleteWonderful.
ReplyDelete"To hell with anyone who thinks I should not be allowed
To be"
I'm always amazed by those who feel they should have dominion over another person's existence.
You are absolutely right. To hell with 'em.
K
"refuses to conform to what others think I should be"- love when people feel strong enough to be themselves!
ReplyDeleteAmen sister!
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