Acceptance

be true to thy self

Acceptance

 

Acceptance, acceptance, acceptance,

How much can I bite before I Chew?

I’ve been through this dilemma,

Yet there’s always something new.

Can a bark be louder and more than it is true?

Coming from all directions,

 I really thought I knew.

Running with this question,

 I beat around the bushel.

With hopes I’ll find the answer

That for me would seem so crucial,

Yet

I’ll cry, I’ll laugh and smile,

For

Me, my self, and I,

And

Put away that pride.

 To

Catch my breath and sigh.

 By Mauricio Montoya

 

 

 

Author's Note

I've been having a hard time with this one, so I'm putting my rage to the page.

Reviews

[Sheila Kline]

When we are able to transform our anger into understanding and penn such a message into that which touches other, it is considered a "job well done"!
Rage is certainly appropriate at times, and has the power to change when vented in the right way as you have done in your write!

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

brilliant poem with great flow!

[Celeste21]

One phrase in your piece reminds me of a quote that I feel really sums up the phrase: "Can a bark be louder and more than it is true?"

Found it!

"Certain people have a way of saying things that shake us at the core. Even when the words do not seem harsh or offensive, the impact is shattering. What we could be experiencing is the intent behind the words. When we intend to do good, we do. When we intend to do harm, it happens.What each of us must come to realize is that our intent always comes through. We cannot sugarcoat the feelings in our heart of hearts. The emotion is the energy that motivates. We cannot ignore what we really want to create. We should be ho...nest and do it the way we feel it. What we owe to ourselves and everyone around is to examine the reasons of our true intent. My intent will be evident in the results.” -Thurgood Marshall"

[JanieB]

Good rhyming. Unusual write.

[SpokenWord]

Putting away one's pride is often hard to do, but would go a long way in accepting. Are you having a difficult time being accepted or accepting? Just curious if it is either. Yes nice rhyming scheme and you maintained it through out the write :)

[Stef Outsiders]

I really like this... rhythm is good and i could sense frustration as well as "rage" but its really really good!

[HopelesslyDevoted]

this is very powerful and very true. :) nice job, it was enjoyable to read!

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

love the presentation~ good rhythm throughout~