Drawing Lines

Finally drawing MY own!

Violated, betrayed
My no taken away
before I even learned how to say it
My inner child screaming and by demons tormented

All this time
I waited for someone else to draw a line
Never realizing I could draw my own
Nor by someone trusted ever shown

I never gave much thought to what I needed
Forever taught that my purpose for someone else was to be heeded
Once certain factors came in to play
anyway

I'm not who I used to be
I'm stronger and from my demons now free
No longer the victim for someone else's staking
I'm ready to leave this cage of my own making

There's a big difference between pushing away
And taking a step back into myself or making time to pray
I'm no longer the child seeking to find
someone else's line

I now draw my own!

Reviews

[Bright Ocean Star]

I love this, Phoenix. I love the strong, independent spirit of female empowerment or childhood empowerment. Children are cast off, ignored, abused, and used every day. They need to be respected and taught to draw their own lines and have the right to say THIS is where I am comfortable....come no closer. Every person should be respected for who and what they are. Every child should be encouraged to embrace their own unique characteristics and not be taught they somehow don't fit into what society expects. They should be embraced for who and what they are, in all their uniqueness. Awesome write, my Lady! 100/100

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thank you. Your reviews mean a lot to me!

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Not much I can add to the other reviews. Another strong piece. Draw your own line, make your own rules. Looks like you're getting stronger with every write that you produce.
Great piece.

[FlamingPhoenix]

I can say anything, but living into my words takes practice over and again!

[Savannah Bly]

I'm not who I used to be
I'm stronger and from my demons now free

I love these lines the most! They were relatable and current and beautiful. I think many are, in some way, trying to accomplish this. Overall, a great and powerful poem...well spoken!

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thank you Savannah!

[New Theory]

Inspiring really, this poem is a gem.

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thank you~this is only a reflection on a valuable experience with a priceless person.

[New Theory]

Our experiences in life make us wiser. :)

[OrangeSlice]

Pro wise I absolutely love where you took this poem. The drawing the line and never being able to draw you own. Some stanzas I think can be tweaked a little bit like instead of my no taken away maybe you could burdened with the inability to say no. too young to know what to say. My inner child screaming, my demons tormenting my dreams. Just an example it's easier for me to critique like that for some reason but your a beautiful writer :)

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thank you for your thoughts!

[Saddam]

All this time
I waited for someone else to draw a line
Never realizing I could draw my own
Nor by someone trusted ever shown

Beautiful uplifted poem. Great one.

[FlamingPhoenix]

Aw--THANK YOU!

[Bluefire]

It makes me think of growing up and finding your own path.
Of freeing yourself from dependence to independence.
Well done. ^^

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thank you kindly for your review!

[Bluefire]

No problem. ^^

[melissa]

This is amazing poem keep up the great work and keep sending me more to read i love reading them

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thank you!

[melissa]

Your welcome

[Lyn Anderson]

This is a fantastic empowering poem. Overcoming trauma and being stronger for it. Wonderful.

[FlamingPhoenix]

Thanks a bunch!