"Illumination to my life"

Simply a little something I had in my head for the last couple of weeks..

 

I stand up for myself and my beliefs,

I stand up for those I love, 

I speak my mind, think my own thoughts 
and do things my own way.   

I won't compromise what's in my heart.
 

It means I live MY life MY way.
It means I won't allow anyone to step on me. 

I refuse to tolerate injustice
and speak against it!
 

I take time for myself instead of being everyone's maid or doormat.  
 
I have the courage and strength to allow myself to be who I truly am and won't become anyone else's idea of what they think I "should" be.
I am outspoken, opinionated and determined.  

I want what I want and there is nothing wrong with that!

So try to stomp on me, try to douse my inner flame,  

try to squash every ounce of beauty I hold within me.  

You won't succeed.. 

 

 

Reviews

[Christopher 'Windstorm'..]

dude this is totally magnificent, the words create a stiring in my soul that i have not felt in so long. i see the lessons you have learned have been written on the soul and it has been speared thru the thoughts. i once was like this then i allowed my self to be hurt and steped on. but not again, you words inspire me to be the one i am an not doubt what others think. i thought i had lost my way but in the end it was there sitting in fron of me scolding me for allowing bs to enter my thoughts. thank you!

[Säde Ryder]

Your work is very forthright and strong. The forceful tone is excellent and emphasizes the message. The first stanza is probably my favorite part.

May I suggest changing "and speak against it" to "I will speak against." I think the change fits better with your tone and there would be no verb ambiguity.

I think it is an overall nice work.

[Michael X]

To be willing to stand tall in trials and when situations in life seem overbearing sometimes all we need is confidence, to be will to stand up for those you believe in,
those people who are close to the heart, and to be able to speak the heart with

justification, I like how you open with making an honorable stand, with compromise,
shows a sense of solidarity, and to be willing willing to fight for justices
without being pushed around, your words promote a feeling of pride and encouragement

to live how in ways the heart finds liberating, Beautifully done as well as projected
Take Care, Mike

Favorite line:
It means I live MY life MY way.
It means I won't allow anyone to step on me.

[Bhavya Kaushik]

This is quite inspiring and full of optimism. Often I feel the same, but unfortunately I've never penned my emotions that I feel at that time (you gave me a new inspiration.)
There is a great sense of self-confidence which I observed in this poetry which is so tremendous!
I found it more a poem-prose than a poetry, but still it's flow in quite nice...not because of the rhyme but because of spontaneity and/or randomness in your thoughts..
Overall, it's such a great write man!
I loved it :) :)

[Bear]

it does take a while to figure out "all" that you have have written of in this piece but, when we do figure out it's best to BE who we ARE... there's no stopping us.

Fine write... thanks for letting me know it is O.K. to be who I am!!
Bear

[Luqman Qadi]

Motivating,and Inspirational

[Tony]

When i read things like this i always breathe a sigh of relief, thankful that there are others who are not afraid to be what and who they are. I can relate to this poem and I'll bet people who know you well are very careful about asking you advice! So often in the tough times we live in it is just not enough to stand and stare.
Strong words you have laid down here, and a good code to live by. Keep up the good work, the pen truly is mightier than the sword.

[The Boy Who Cried Wolf]

This is very good. I completely feel like this, i must admit.

I like the simplicity of this piece, its refreshing because I haven't seen much written in this style recently.

Good work.

[Steffi]

I really liked this one. You made a definitive stand and portrayed it vividly to the audience.
Good Write

[Sandra K]

Nice poem. Good strength.