Be Who You Are, Not What You're Told
A soul confined, a heart suppressed
A life lived hidden, in constant stress
The world outside, a judging gaze
Forces conformity, in endless ways
I search for a glimpse of truth
A reflection of self, in a world of youth
Then i find a guiding light
"Unveil your true self, shine so bright"
The fire of men, with a feminine flame
Unapologetic, with a story to reclaim
Her truth unveiled, a beacon shines bright
Empowering hearts, in the dark of night
With every step, a layer sheds
Authenticity awakens, thread by thread
Embracing identity, without fear or shame
she helps me rise, with a newfound flame
In a world that tries, to define and mold
Be who you are, not what you're told
Break free from chains, of societal might
Shine with pride, in your authentic light-
Pieces of my soul scattered
The illusion of a love that mattered
Force me to be indecisive of truth told and untold
Things my eyes and heart unfold
Forever lost in wonder
Will I ever find my thunder
Greater pain lies when I realise
My heart is blind to such wonder.-
It's been a few years alot have changed
We gained independence yet the abuse remains the same
It's her skirt It's her shirt says the victim minded creep
Whose eyes shall undress anything and everything he sees
We won the battle yet losing the war
Women go for work yet on the floor picking themselves up from being abused and hurt
From the tragedies they're told to beware of , tragedies normalised at birth
How can one save lives when she feels unsafe
When will we realise what is at stake
My heart boils for those of us who face this everyday
Yes. A thief is triggered by gold
Doesn't rationalise his actions of theft.
No one blames the gold they blame the doer
Yes no one blames her for now but what about later
One may be triggered by the words I've said
Hope they reach the dark, the depth
Of our soul and realise
The truth is funking bitter no cap
Wish me independence when Women don't need to be dependent to feel safe.
For that independence would be my pride.
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I am free. I am independent
For today it marks my country's independence.
I am free and independent
For independence is nothing related to being misused by my own fellow men.
I am free and independent
I am allowed to work yet still dependent
On what I wear or what shift I work in
To save myself
I am free and independent
But somehow still abused
Why raise my flag in pride when I can't raise my head high
Why hold my country in heart when my fellow men rip me apart
How can I save lives when I myself can't save mine
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I wonder what lies in the eyes of the beholder
They see me in such light
It made me feel special, what a delight
But we all forget
Those who see light hold the darkness of regret
My hands yearn to type the words
Yet i hold back with atmost strength
This wont work says my heart and brain
My poetic soul is going insane
For feeling things a 1000 times more is the fate of those of us who feel the remains
I seem so serious i wonder if i am
I want to stop i wonder if i can
So i did and saw what im capable of
I can.-
I was elaichi and you were biriyani
You wanted me in your recipe
For you felt bad for me
I fit in just fine
Until came the time
One bite and you saw the crime
You don't want me no more
But not telling me that was a burden you chose to bore
But i knew
And i left you
The taste probably is better
Now that I'm not there
Not gonna lie I'm in despair
But I'm sure I'll find my tea somewhere.
And i hope you'll see me then.-
I get lost in your eyes
Unravel my disguise
I know it's a mistake
For its something you can't take
I fall every time
I sing every rhyme
Wondering if you will ever be mine
My straight life changed by you
Your presence cured my solitude
I wish you would love me too
But that dream is too good to be true
You are done, for all i know
All this war, and no hope
All these thoughts but none to show
How long, i wonder, can i go?-
Why yearn for others
when you have yourself.
You're enough. Always-
When you get dissappointed
Because you're not appointed
To a special position,
Breathe.
When your disappointed
Just sit still and fake it
The smile,
You try hard to keep.
When your dissappointed
Should get your head out of it
Out of where immaturity
Is trying to keep
When you're dissappointed
Life feels distorted
Just know there must be something
You, and only you shall reap.-
I have sarrounded myself
With none but a huge wall
For every told
Needs an egg shell after all.
None knows the real me
For none has seen
The fragility i hold
For vulnerability is new.
They see me as something
I don't think i am
But i feel for this woman
Who expresses what I can't.
Is this who I am?
Am i my own fan?
But inside the shell
Is an egg yolk facing hell.-