Culture of the Individual (Personality of the Indivisible)

Culture of the Individual (Personality of the Indivisible)

A Poem by Indra's Child

I've looked around here and there
But it gets no easier to compare
Myself to you, or her or them;
When I can't even blend in
I'm different, I know; I've heard it
But, in counter to what am I alternative?
My principles are opposing to most,
And still, I just don't know where my culture is...

I've been around the world,
The parts I've been allowed
Through the barrier of monetary value,
Not from shame; my head is bowed.
My clothes they do have holes in them,
Because I didn't buy them from a sweatshop;
Many think it shows my worth,
Yet; Though I appear worn,
There are things much worse.

Within and outside my ability,
Possessions of mine are fluid,
By my adaptability, without rigidity,
Is the way I've always lived...
I've drunk from what one would say
Was one too many another's cup,
Bread to eat, bread to give...
There is no struggle when no-one looks up
And still,
I just don't know where my culture is...

© 2018 Indra's Child


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Added on February 22, 2018
Last Updated on April 2, 2018
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Indra's Child
Indra's Child

Oakland, CA



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I just want to wake up from the dream. "Hi. It's me. I know you're out there. I can feel you now. I imagine you can also feel me. You won't have to search for me anymore. I'm done running. Done hid.. more..

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