Marionettes

We are marionettes;

All the time, people tell us what to do, how to behave-

“Become a doctor, it’s good money” they say

Or “wear make- up, you look prettier with it.”

So what’s the point of having a mind if we can’t think for ourselves?

 

Our lives are a blank canvas that we let other’s paint-

We can’t do things without worrying whether everyone else will approve

So we just follow the life that was set out for us when we were still in our mother’s womb

 

But we should find the strength to cut off our strings

And walk in our own shoes,

Because after we die, it doesn’t matter what job we had

We will never be good enough for everyone else

So let’s learn to be good enough for ourselves.

Reviews

[Anand Sehgal]

Our lives are a blank canvas that we let other’s paint-
Can't agree more !

[FlatLineBeauty]

I loved this and think you got an amazing point across. I don't know why we seek the acceptance of others at times when we should just learn to be happy with ourselves and go with what makes us happy. xo Winter

[annabellee]

Soo true
Fantastic write :)

[Victoria PoetryBunny]

This states truth in the way of life. We are puppets in a stage that is the world. I like how you ended this "So let's learn to be good enough for ourselves." Nice poem.

[Vidya Bacchus]

This is the reality you only live once and it is your life to live ,you can't let others make your decisions for you .You need to stand up for yourself.Very wise message well done.