The Fighters

Sometimes, the fighters

are those you wouldn't expect.

Sometimes, the most desperate fighters

are those our minds neglect.

She walks low,

head down,

she never smiles,

she never frowns.

Not ugly,

not pretty.

Not nice,

not petty.

But I see a fighter.

She fights to be seen,

but is pushed down,

hidden in the seams.

She's a fighter,

inside her voice screams for freedom

She's a fighter,

filled with spirit and wisdom.

She just is,

just there

she's never happy,

she's never felt despair.

She's a fighter.

Fight for her.

Author's Note

reviews please!

Reviews

[Jeremy Lester]

As an introvert, this poem reminds me of a female introvert. People who are seen as outcasts of this society for not conforming to the social norms. It's not that introverts are abnormal, just deep thinkers who prefer to be alone unless accompanied by a true, loyal friend. And by being shunned by the populace makes one feel as if there is something awkwardly abnormal about them, but to continue on without giving in, to continue on being oneself is a fight in itself.

[Amanda]

I love the first stanza

[Maan]

You know what, I feel like the last four lines should actually be the starting of the poem. The poem's flow and the ending is brilliant but still do consider my suggestion if you feel it that way too. :) I like the idea.

[Sophie]

I never thought of that! I really like that! And I would do it, but the stanza before it can't end it, it's too... unfinal (not a word, but who cares?) But I really like that idea

[Maan]

:) Great. I'm glad that you do. You might add few more lines to end up properly if you feel like it.

[Sophie]

That's what I did, thank you!

[Maan]

:) Perfect.

[Cole Hayley]

Very well done, I love it. Great flow to the piece. I especially love the ending, "sometimes the most desperate fighters, are those our minds neglect." wonderful.

[Owlgirl]

Amazing! Interesting ideas, it really sticks in the mind as food for thought.

[♪The Girl Next Do..]

Soooooo good! And I agree, the ones who fight the hardest may very well be the one's we rarely notice. Excellent flow and rhyme, I love it!!!

[Lydia]

Great as usual! I like the concept, and I think it is a very good poem. Very true, also.