The Fall of ConformityA Poem by BeccaIt seems safest to blend into this world we have today. All too often we try to stay hidden, but imagine what could happen if we tried to stand out.My eyes fall upon a world of monotony. A forest, where every tree bears the same hue of green, Where they hide behind their brothers in fear. Surely this is a forest of conformity. But among it is a token of hope in a world of defeat, A scarlet beacon A berry, small enough she should go unnoticed, Yet she blinds the eye with pride. Every leaf of every branch for miles around Turns to look upon the shining berry. You see, She bears more than nutrition she bears the bravery to stand out, To show the world what it means to be her. In a world green with envy, A color so dull and evil, How could they be so misguided? Being in a world where it is safest to disappear, Why has she chosen to stand out? Envy turned to embarrassment And embarrassment to anger, And soon their eyes gleamed with this new idea. Their true self was locked away so long ago. It was a relief to feel the sun shine on who they really were. The berry gleamed with pride, As the world of green transformed. Beautiful shades of amber and plum and crimson, Emerged from the soul of the forest Each leaf unlike his brother My eyes sparkled This is how the world was always meant to be. © 2018 BeccaAuthor's Note
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Added on August 12, 2018 Last Updated on August 12, 2018 Tags: Conformity, unique, standing out, fitting in AuthorBeccaGrayson, KYAboutMy first two poems were posted when I was 15, and in the peak of my writing success. The last two were written during my first semester of college. I am now 19 and don't have nearly as much time to wr.. more..Writing
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