non-box-fitting
controversial societal sore thumbs
always feeling
the railing whispers
on the lips of the normies
for a supposed free society
the “i’m minding my own business” crowd is thin
almost non-existent
loudly proclaiming what’s alleged as right
wouldn’t it be wonderful
if this worldly space
desired to hold us all in love
Inspired by Reena’s Exploration Challenge #277 – Inspiring Quote
& Moonwashed Weekly Prompt #139 – Serene
“We all want to break our orbits, float like a satellite gone wild in space, run the risk of disintegration. We all want to take our lives in our own hands and hurl them out among the stars.”
― David Bottoms
at times serene
self-discovery can also be
an adventure
and one, mostly tumultuous
once the pieces have split apart
and been put back together
in necessary 0rder
life becomes more than survival
then
we are really alive
behold small white stars
motionless they exude charm
power gained with light
Inspired by Moonwashed Weekly Prompt #132 – Uncompromising &
Reena’s Exploration Challenge #270
tenacity born
unwavering persistence
uncompromising
self-discovery
individuality
painted everywhere
be provocative
rise to the top of your game
create your future
Inspired by Moonwashed Weekly Prompt #125 – Provocative
For those of you who have never heard of Pinky Patel on TikTok. She’s hilarious AND provocative at times! 😉
I rarely post two pieces by the same poet, but whether recent or older, these seemed to mesh well together. They made me think that those people who are purposefully unique tend to end up being a beloved someone. 🙂
There is always
someone
who is our weakness
Always someone
who breaks through
all our defenses.
Always someone
who leaves us
breathless.
Do not allow yourself
to be defined
or guided
or labeled
or maligned
by your sexuality
your age
your birthplace
or your race
or the proud colour
of your face.
Do not allow yourself
to be judged, measured
or explained
by the dead hand
of tradition
or by the racist misogyny
of religion
or by the empty
expectations
of others
and what they want
to see.
For you
are you
and only you.
Unique
special
beautiful
and free.
Both pieces are exquisitely short but pack brilliant messages about the things we love, enjoy, pursue, engage in, and adore. Ultimately, my point of putting these two together is that we, as individuals, decide what ecstasy is to us.
locked in a library of freedom
in pure ecstasy
the priestess of the serpent
gave destiny pause
establish power
fighting the establishment
secure your future
our existence isn’t predicted
nor is it predestined
competency and self-knowledge emerge
through thin but mostly thick
comes about with sheer will and determination
and then only happens with a feeling of security
add to that a lack of caring for others’ discrimination
it’s when, loudly spoken
i am who i want to be
is an individual choice
then we are free
with cunning glinting
behind adventurous eyes
possibilities await
unbounded by previous restrictions
excitement and anticipation
flush through her veins
the quest for achievement
greater than thought within reach
illusion or reality
I Write Her 