I was made ...

Experimental. Current state of mind ...

I was made 

carved out of stone 

with a heart that bleeds 

... silenced till death.

I was made

to follow,

too meek to argue 

... with tones, hushed.

I was made --- human,

born with flaws; a contradiction,

meant to be sought 

... never understood.

Reviews

[lightsong]

I'm glad this is an old one, because knowing what I know about You I can't ever think of You as "to follow", but to stand up with Your strong ongoing spirit, still I can't not say that this is such a powerful and profound piece, each verse stands alone with the thoughts it carries, I hear a revolution over worn traditions, the aim to be free, and the longing to be heard and understood inside's someone's heart, it matters not if the whole world misunderstand You, all You need is that one person.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Ah, Light, you are kind. This piece indeed came through one of my dark times and yes, that is how I feel at times...still, the world goes on.
Thank you so much for reading and your kind words here. Always appreciated :)

[Chris Shaw]

I was made, tells me that there is an inner struggle going on here. A spirit wanting to break free from restrictions placed on her. I say never give in to what others want you to be. Be yourself and know your worth.

Chris

[barleygirl]

I've been saving this in my reading list to remind me to reach out to you . . . just want you to know that you are missed (since I haven't seen any activity from you), but it's more important for you to follow your heart, wherever it's taking you lately. This poem is a great expression of how I feel like a paradox . . . people see me as strong, but I'm actually quite tender . . . I sense something similar in you too (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I was made woman....jokes on them...I grew into a Queen....just like you little flower....bloomed!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Aye, you are a Queen indeed :D
thank you so much for your lovely words here, Queenie (I might take a while to get used to your new penname :x) Appreciated :))

[Coyote Poetry]

All of us. Easy to break and hard to understand. Your words allowed the reader to feel the thoughts and the struggle. Thank you dear Poet for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Dr. YumnaKay]

And there are some who aren't meant to be understood anyway however hard we try... glad you felt the struggle here. Thank you so much for your words here :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure dear friend and you are welcome.

[Karen Redburn]

To be human is to be fragile, yes we bear so much, and yet beautiful in our mess. Loved the read!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you for your words here and for appreciating, Karen :)

[emmajoy]

You were born woman, the carrier of life, the carer, the comforter, the gentle hand.. Those are the requisites society should treasure.. and so should any and all non.male creatures! Beautifully tender, tragic words, dear friend.. your eloquence makes me proud..

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Guess it's been an age old dilemma on how to really treat the women. Thank you so much for your words, Emma. As always, appreciated x

[Carol Cashes]

The state of mind you reference is clearly stated in this piece...

That said:

"I was made
to follow,
too meek to argue "

NOOOOO!!! Your piece about your title as "Doctor" and the dedication required to achieve that tells me otherwise about you.

Please, please, would more of you female poets write of your strength, and your ability to keep getting up every day and functioning, your huge hearts that carry huge weights, but "carry" is the operative word, not giving up or giving in...even if some days are spent on your knees - even semi-upright is still "upright".

I'm sorry, you write so well, so eloquently...I want to be inspired and read works by gifted poets such as yourself and raise my fist high shouting "Hell, yeah!"

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Ah, Carol, I always do try to balance both but sometimes it's just easier to spill out what I feel and be done with it...guess it was one of those times ;)
Thank you so much for reading and your words here. Always appreciated 😊

[Jibey]

Well structured..When you think about it, teeth are a bit like humans, 'born with flaws'.

I can recommend a good dentist!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

😛 hahah I appreciate your humour here, thank you for reading, Jibey 😊

[Ted Kniffen]

I was made
to read outstanding
short poems by lovely dentists.

I like it Doc

[Dr. YumnaKay]

This is such a gorgeous comment! Thank you so much for reading and appreciating, Ted. 😊