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Simpler

My soul
Is begging
To be free,

But my heart...

It wants nothing more than
To stay.
Here.
Safe.
Accepted.

Freedom traps you.
Independence kills you.
Uniqueness shuns you.

But to fit in...

To never be alone...

If show my true self,
If I release this clenching hold
On my soul,
And let it be

Free,


Nothing would be right.

On the outside.
Again.

I don't want to
Live.

It's better to simply
Be.

Author notes

Inspiration: Soul Rebel

Don't worry - not about me AT ALL. I'm unique and I love it.

This is more about those who suppress their uniqueness (because we all have some) in order to be accepted and popular.

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Comments


  • DeadlyTurnip
    October 8

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    You say it John Adams


  • Sheilasbabygal4life
    September 30

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    This was very moving and sad. I enjoyed reading this! I would have too say that this is my favorite part:

    It wants nothing more than
    To stay.
    Here.
    Safe.
    Accepted.

    Freedom traps you.
    Independence kills you.
    Uniqueness shuns you.

    But overall the whole thing was good!


  • Manic Reverie
    September 21

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    I really like your take on the prompt. Although the lines and stanzas were short, you did quite well on getting out what needed to be said, with meaning. Thank you for entering the contest, and good luck to you.

  • crawlingkingsnake
    September 19
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    sometimes simpler is better, good poem