lioness

Hear me roar.

i'm not a ballet dancer

won't mince my words

or pirouette around the issues

twirl through whirlwinds of

emotions or break my toes trying

to stand eye to eye with you

won't bleed you any songs or dances

for the tapestries of stars to remember you

by; won't swallow my emotions into

void to better them into something more

i'll explode into the tails of a thousand novas

burn you on the mouth of every star

drive straight through the birds of you 

scattering you into the wind,

and just when you think it can't get any worse

i'll cut the ribbons from your back let you

fall from your puppet throne

in a world where you've never had to make yourself

any decisions �" 

veiled virtuoso subtly laced with vitriol 

of dark obsidian nights without star and moon

cold veins of midnight fingers 

those are the means to which you maim my heart

so i've decided to break open the catacombs

of my rage, let the kindness fall into disrepair for a moment so

you'll never mistake it for weakness again

become the lioness you never took me for roar leos

fury until the claws and fangs of my words 

reach you and you submit your meaning for all this nonsense

to my inquiring mind.

- linda m. crate 

Reviews

[Karen]

This is a powerful poem filled with strong images and an even stronger message. I would venture to say it's quite feminist in its authority and dominance over the stereotypical "weak" woman from some people's perspectives (including some women!). It's not that showing emotions is negative, as you have proven in this bold poem. I like the imagery that you use as well, particularly "i'll explode into the tails of a thousand novas." Excellent poem!

[linda m. crate]

Thank you, Karen, for your kind words. I truly appreciate the input, and I'm really glad that you enjoyed the poem. I really enjoyed writing it, only to have it rejected by a few editors. So to hear positive feedback really makes me smile. Thanks again!

[zainul]

Very eloquent and clear statement.
Love the straightforward attitude.
Enjoyed reading.

[linda m. crate]

I'm glad you could appreciate it, zainul. Thank you for your input, it's very much appreciated. :)

[zainul]

You are most welcome,dear poet.:)

[NA]

Love this powerful read! excellent :) x

[linda m. crate]

Thank you!