A Force

He mistook her kindness for weakness. 
That was when she rose
with eyes full of fire
a song full of mirth
and a heart infused with love. 
This same compassion that 
she showed others, 
she had learned to show herself. 
He hesitated... 
he hadn't known
she was a different kind of fire... 
she was a different kind of love.. 
she was a different kind of song. 
The way she fought for others, 
she had finally learned 
to requite in love for herself,
And that was a force
to be reckoned with.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Messina Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 4:30 AM
You are definitely a force to reckon with, Michelle. Sometimes it takes a while for others to see the fire in us or the songs we compose. In life, we have to love ourselves too. If we don't life could become miserable. Love this write...stay strong, dear friend. Welcome to PS :) Hugs Charlie
Dosanjh-Johal Avatar
September 24, 2023 at 7:55 AM
Appreciate your kind words. Have an amazing day.
One Avatar
September 22, 2023 at 8:26 AM
I dont think you are a lady anyone should mess with... you are unique as shown in your poem, which you have expressed so well and now i see you have started spoken word also.. Keep flying with your positive spirit dear poet..
Dosanjh-Johal Avatar
September 22, 2023 at 9:22 PM
Ah, thank you so much Silent One. Appreciate your time and your positive spirit as well.
Chircop Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 3:26 PM
What a great poem-A different kind of fire,love,song .She learned to love herself too,and that somehow made her whole.Fantastic poem.
Dosanjh-Johal Avatar
September 22, 2023 at 9:20 PM
Thank you so much. Appreciate your kind words.
Ridley Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 9:19 AM
Great piece, I'm looking forward to reading more of your work. Well done
Dosanjh-Johal Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 9:34 AM
Thank you so much
Shines Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 8:20 AM
just wonderful and yes kindness is a strength which weak people dont know and cannot even understand. One should respect and love oneself.Keep smiling :)
Dosanjh-Johal Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 9:34 AM
Thank you for reading and reflecting.
Empress Avatar
September 18, 2023 at 10:01 AM
Oh my warrior poetess, how ive missed reading your poem, yes youll rise against all odds, your kindness is your strength, and you are truly a different kind of love and fire, you are the “ force” the kind of force no one can tame! I absolutely love the strngth and power of your words and how they flow so seamlessly! You are one of those gems i look upto, and get inspired to do better, cus you are stronger than you know, a poetess that would stand up for anyone that deserves a voice! Luv this
Dosanjh-Johal Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 9:35 AM
Aww. Appreciate you and the feeling is reciprocal.... you are a precious gem. Grateful for you
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