Poem 31. WHY?

some people are so critical

Why did I smile in hope and joy

The time I speak my mind

Only to find that happiness

Could end at any time?

 

I always speak my mind, my heart

But  I need to control

The words to say, I have to choose

So as not to injure.

 

I spoke, you heard. I joked, you laughed.

I cried, you also wept.

The words I said were from my heart

The secret I can’t keep.

 

I shared, you heard, I joked, you laughed

But some of you alleged

I cried, you wept, some of you frowned

And thought of me as strange.

 

Why should I run when there’s a chance

To walk with dignity?

Why should I hide when there’s a way

To show the real me?

 

Why should I keep on entering,

Does this place fit for me?

Should I stay or should go back

To place where I should be?

                   

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And now I know after I've made

a deep apprehension

I have to stay and be stronger

And live with that reason...

Author's Note

I have made a video of this poem. Hope you enjoy watching.

Reviews

[Belle]

I just want to share this quote from my hidden casket in response to your second stanza :

" Create balance between reason and passion; learn how to express sentiments in full while preserving self dignity. Remember, too much is as dangerous as too little. " ~ Blackjaye

[Dhaye]

Wow! The first time Ms. Blackjaye has ever visit my page. Thanks for the reminder, Ma'am. Don't worry, that will be my reminder everytime I express any idea. Balance....yes, that's important. Thank you so much. Your visit is highly appreciated...much with the meaningful quote you shared.

[Belle]

I remember myself captured by the thoughts you have for the teachers in your poem Teacher's Hands, so this is not actually my first time to give review ( I think that is what you mean, since we often drop notes in each others profile page). Have a good afternoon, Dhaye.

[Dhaye]

Ah..yes. My God. I'm sorry, I forgot. What I mean is in giving a review... but still I made a mistake. This is your second review, but we really often drop messages in each others profile page. Whew! Good afternoon, blackjaye.

[Belle]

Haha, sounds like something is bothering the maiden. :)

[Dhaye]

*Lol. I have some friends coming tonight and I am busy preparing for dinner. :)

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

100 cookies and milk for you, Why o why a great write...there are 2 types of person in this world you need to choose, are you the one to be followed? or you are the follower? if you choose to be followed you must free your mind, write stuff from your heart without holding back, free as nobody can touch or pin you down and your artistic work wont be compromise. if you are the follower you will always holds back, always overthinking things. You always follow other people opinions and values. That makes you a follower. So in this piece, I guess you will start learning how to be followed. Good work!

[Dhaye]

Look who's talking. He's one of my counselors. After a vacation, he sounds more mature than me and I thank him for that. LOL.

Hey, bro. How can I claim my cookies and milk? LOL. I really like the way you and Pax review my works. I don't know what's happening. You are both full of wisdom nowadays. Hehe. I'm really grateful because you did not leave me with a big question mark...

I'm glad you feel me in this piece as the better kind of person... Thank you. :)

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Always Dhaye :) we are here, The cookies and Milk will be delivered later lol, :) I think your progressing and I can sense the build up.

[Pax]

Belle and I agree on one thing... that is balance...
be strong pretty friend, it's a harsh world out there...
a great piece...

[Dhaye]

Thanks, Pax. Pag matanda na raw, nagiging mahina na ang bones. Hehehe. Joke.
Yes, I'm trying hard to be strong...or shall I say stronger? It's a harsh world there and HERE...and everywhere. LOL. Ginawan ko ng video yung tula, sabi ko enjoy watching...ambagal naman ng loading. Haha!

[Pax]

hehehe... sinong matanda... bata pa tayong lahat in our heart...hehe
na naka block naman dito yung video mo...kaya di ko mapanood... :)

[Pax]

and your welcome!

[Dhaye]

Ako. Hehe. Few weeks from now, tatanda na lalo ako...pero walang natutunan sa buhay. LOL. Yang office mong yan, walang pakisama. Di bale, naka-post naman sa FB. Hehe. Gusto kong gawan na lang video format lahat para sa kahit walang net pwede kong panoorin with sound effects.

[Pax]

hehe... oi happy bday in advance...ang galing, wala yata akong patience in terms -making of digital videos..mabuti pa u....

[mynameis_ella]

Being sad sometimes is fine, letting it flow and hope to be blown by the wind... There's this soft sadness in this poem, but, rising above chaos is what's important.. Keep writing, keep shining!

Cheers,
S.

[Dhaye]

Thanks, ella. :)

[quinfinn]

hard to be oneself when that person is not known. many, many of us have that condition and most don't even realize it. clever poetry with an awesome rhyme scheme...very good ...and the music works quite harmoniously with this piece. nice work.

[Dhaye]

Thanks, quinfinn. :)

[Frieda P]

Love this, lots of emotion in this piece. Never fear showing your true feelings, we need to be true to ourselves first and foremost, those people that can't accept our truth can't be saved. Nice one.....

[Dhaye]

Thanks, Frieda. Sometimes you think being true is enough to please everyone, but the truth speaks that we cannot please everybody.

[Frieda P]

Ha first hard lesson I learned...can never please 'everyone' but no need to really....

[Dhaye]

Yes, it's true. I've learned that lesson, too. Thanks, again.

[Zahra]

Very well written. Beautifully expressed.

[Akashi]

I love this, thank you for the read request.

[Vikrantsingh]

Smart way to ask the question why?
I got many question and answers similarly. Due to fact of reality we still have many question to your answer in our future :)
Dhaye
Wonderful write and you are brilliant and excel better way of output like this. Adding this to my favorite list :)

Cheered up!
Singh :)

[Coyote Poetry]

"Why should I run when there’s a chance
To walk with dignity?
Why should I hide when there’s a way
To show the real me?"
A very powerful poem. There is wisdom in the words. We must stand our ground and be ground. Thank you for the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Dhaye]

Thanks, CP. :)