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My refusal to be marginalized, discounted, or caged.

I am more than
the sum of
my weaknesses
without
their accompanying
strengths
I am more than
a label
you seek
to place on me
in order to
compartmentalize aspects of
your world
I
like
a
crystal
am
multi-faceted
beautiful
pure
I make mistakes
I say and do the wrong thing
and yet
I learn
I face my fears
I challenge myself
I grow
Most importantly
I evolve
I love
and
I
not you
define
myself

Reviews

[Bright Ocean Star]

I love this! Beautiful, my friend! "I am more than a label you seek to place on me" "I like a crystal am multifaceted beautiful pure I make mistakes I say and do the wrong thing".... it is honest and strong in your face, accept me as I am or don't accept me at all. Love it!

[FlamingPhoenix]

Aw--thank you SO much!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

FlamingPhoenix,
I am reading a new poet today; you! Thank you for sharing a poem which gives a voice to the value of people. "I am more than the sum of my weaknesses." and more than a label......" These thoughts are edifying and strengthening. so many people struggle at times with the meaning and value of who we are. Bless you in this early lovely poem!.................Kathy

[RichGee]

Great work...very powerful piece and uplifting as well

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thank you! I'm glad that you found it uplifting :-)

[Lyn Anderson]

This is a beautiful verse, full of strength, wisdom, and insight. And going in the faves!

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thank you for your visit and review :-). I'm glad you enjoyed it that much!

[Ifreakinloveyou]

"I am more than the sum of my weaknesses," That's an awesome line! And I love the structure. Great job.

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thank you so much for your visit and review.

[melissa]

Great poem keep up the great work and keep them coming i love reading them

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thanks! :-)

[melissa]

Your welcome

[New Theory]

Truth be spoken, it is only that shall define me, what future holds for me is a challenge that I shall face, none but me and I shall emerge victorious, fulfilling the destiny that I helped create and of which I am the protagonist.

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thank you for your visit and thoughtful words.

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Are we really the people we see in the mirror or is it a stranger stareing back.

[FlamingPhoenix]

That is a question I think many ask. Thank you for your review!

[Savannah Bly]

I love it: Realizing you are more than what people say you are and more than what you think of yourself. Amazing!

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thank you. I think self discovery, though painful at times, makes life worth living.

[Shaquana Adams]

Brilliant! Very nicely written. It's so easy for people to put other people down with labels and the mistakes of their past. Nice job!

:)

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thank you.