No More Apologies

So mote it be

You ain't gonna hear
Another apology from me
I have no desire to endear
Anyone to me
I may be selfish and vain sometimes
But my choices
I own them every time
I may be conniving and a little naive
But that is only one side that you are able to see
If you look a little deeper you'd see a lot more
That is if I let you see to my core
I am much stronger than most people know
It's time to allow my power to grow

Reviews

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

For me your writings are always informative. With this one I see a gentler use of words. You use the word "apology" early in line 2, telling. I read the whole poem as a sort of apology.
"look a little deeper" as though asking to be understood, AND admitting to being somewhat selfish and vain, whilst retaining control of your life in the line "I own them every time."
Had I been asked to guess the author I would not have thought of you. That is a good thing by the way.
Very well done, expressive and what's more IT RHYMES. Brill.
Your friend. Clive.

[FlamingPhoenix]

Why is that a good thing?

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

It was a surprise and for me it gives me more insight into what makes you, you. It is clear you have SOOOO much more to give us. Such a range of talents. I aspire to be as good as you one day.

[FlamingPhoenix]

Wow. Thank you, though I don't really consider myself good--but then, beauty is in the eye of the beholder isn't it...

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

EXACTLY. Maybe you need some new mirrors that reflect the true self.

[FlamingPhoenix]

I've been looking for those mirrors--and found them today. I think in the process, I had an epiphany...those mirrors do exist all around me--but I'm frightened of my own powerful reflection--so either shatter them or run and hide (a bit of an exaggeration)

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

I can't remember who said it but it went something like this. Knowing who you are in the world around you isn't the same as knowing who you are inside yourself. Or something like that.

[FlamingPhoenix]

[genocide]

a very good poem hon i like it

[Saddam]

That is if I let you see to my core
I am much stronger than most people know
It's time to allow my power to grow.

Excellently write dear.

[Madalyn Beck]

A very empowering write. We all must recognize our strength and pull from it. (:

[Bluefire]

Powerful and full of life and spitfire.
Well done. ^^

[melissa]

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

[A. Amos]

Enjoyed your confience in this write, good job

[Lyn Anderson]

A strong, empowering, wonderful write.

[Bright Ocean Star]

I absolutely love it. Don't change a thing. It's perfection

[FlamingPhoenix]

That's sweet! Thanks a bunch!