And So

When people were dismissive of me,
I grew in strength and clarity,
And saw my life as it might be.

When words were flung and insults mimed,
I became both deaf and blind,
But inwardly, alone, defined

Where I could go, what I could see,
The many worlds ahead of me,
What I was, what I would do and be.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I was always running behind what people expected of me...now I am at the point where I have caught up with myself and what I do...and I can look on it with pride...Teaching has been a blessing to do.
We have to ignore the insults, ignore what wee are supposed to do according to the world...we have to be comfortable in our own world.
j.

[John]

Thanks for your comment Jacob. It can take awhile to get to the place you talk about

[Poetic Beauty]

Sometimes running out those negative emotions others throw your way help you grown and learn to believe in yourself

[John]

Thanks poetic beauty. Believing in yourself so important.

[Poetic Beauty]

It’s not always easy to achieve but it definitely is very important

[Coyote Poetry]

Sometimes walls and barriers. Make us stronger. Being deaf and blind would make us use our other senses. A interesting dance of thoughts. You made the reader ponder and think. Thank you John for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[John]

Thank you Coyote. Glad to share with you.