Essence...

 

Worth more, not to be

judged just by colour

For I am free to

Breathe the same air

Nothing to do with pallor

Not everything in life is fair

Put on this earth

for all to see

Ready to share with you

the whole of me

Born to exist

Not to be treated

Like scotch mist

Delve deeper and you will find

A wonderful and intriguing mind

Freedom of speech is a powerful tool

Think what you wish, nobody's Fool

Shining bright with radiance

Sharing life in abundance

Write these words with poise and grace

This is me this is my race

My roots are a necessity

It's who I am it's my identity

Without this I would have no existence

Unable to live from the purity of my essence....

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Kaylor Mason]

We need to be proud of our heritage, no matter what heritage it is--it's who we are

[Jibey]

An engaging cri de coeur ... and who in their right mind wold want it otherwise... for what you are is the essenceof your beauty

[Hotwater]

Nicely done, making a statement but not over the top with the content... you got it just about right.
*bird*

[❀ Gabriela ..]

Beautiful, powerful poem! Excellent!!

[Art]

the essence of each Soul is deeper than the outer view...one must express and display their inner qualities so as to be the essence of truth within the reality of life...nice work...

[Divinity Sleeps in This]

Sounds like you have a rich heritage of culture der! I enjoyed this read.

[EMF]

Now that was raw power, but not full in your face, ngry power, but the power that comes from passion and self worth. Sensational. It builds with intensity and confidence until the ending, and your last line nails it. A superior write. I am awed

[Cassie Fraga]

WOW!!! such power behind ur penning.... that was a very deep and touching piece, and appreciate such craft!! thank you for sharing!!

[Lily Mae]

As a whole I hold it close to my heart but that last line for me this week hits like a brick to the heart..shattering away the pain and loss and disbelief ...leaving a beautiful heart wide open.. Open to embrace the purity of my essence..

[Muse]

For I am free to
Breathe the same air

Words to live by I swear...this is gorgeous penning. And better yet...it shares a lot of moral value.