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Appropriation

APPROPRIATION

Who said you were unworthy
put that notion in your head
extracting souls expression
forcing theirs on you instead

Who called you undeserving
to convey your deep desires
develop unique passions
lifting zeal forever higher

Appropriate-- and set apart assigning self assertion
Appropriate—apply extraordinary use and purpose
Appropriate-- not admit defeat to vacant coercion

Appropriate---not mirror and just reflect
Appropriate—not drift and simply deflect


(“Appropriation”—personal discovery and embracing of the dynamic structure to inquire, judge, decide and choose)




©Kim van Breda—February 2014

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Darren Watson

Date: 3/5/2014 9:46:00 AM

I appropriated part of my day to read this poem and I'm delighted I did , Thank you

Kim Van Breda
Date: 3/5/2014 12:11:00 PM

Cool.. Thanks for stopping by to 'appropriate' Darren. Comments always appreciated Xx~Xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/5/2014 7:14:00 AM

Each person is the embodiment of Appropriation that the divine has meant him/her to be! Excellent poem with didactic connotations! Thank you dear Kim!

Kim Van Breda
Date: 3/5/2014 12:14:00 PM

Thanks Demetrios.. I knew you would get it spot on. No... I am not in the medical profession, just a child Counselor, but my son is a Dr. so, I know about things like "Pancreas" and the Greek interpretations :0)

Michael Wegman

Date: 3/4/2014 7:21:00 PM

Good stuff here Kim. Love the word appropriate and it goes along nicely with my recent poem on THE POLITICS OF PEOPLE...on which you commented earlier and I again THANK you!

Kim Van Breda
Date: 3/5/2014 12:17:00 PM

Thanks David... seems we have the same mindset at the moment :0) Xx~Xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/4/2014 5:25:00 PM

Hey, I never thought about the meaning of that word before. thanks for the definition. Reminds me of those modern songs telling people to learn to love themselves.

Kim Van Breda
Date: 3/5/2014 12:21:00 PM

Yeah... we all need reminding of this-- to love ourselves and stand up for our beliefs. Thanks Andrea Xx~Xx

Mark Peterson

Date: 3/4/2014 2:51:00 PM

Just wondering where in South Africa you are. I lived there for a couple of years in Transvaal and Cape.

Kim Van Breda
Date: 3/5/2014 12:19:00 PM

Hi Mark. Thank you for your positive feedback and encouragement on my poems. We live in Cape Town... for now. Beautiful city--- terrible crime & corruption. I have a Green Card for USA, so most likely be relocating there shortly.

Mark Peterson

Date: 3/4/2014 1:37:00 PM

Great poem, Kim. I made my greatest progress in life when I stopped imitating the popular ones and surveyed my own passions, seeking what I most desired and pursuing what I thought I would do well at. The seeds of greatness are in everyone and need only a little watering for them to sprout.

Kim Van Breda
Date: 3/4/2014 1:57:00 PM

Thank you Mark for all your feedback on my poems this evening (S/African time) You hit the nail on the head with this interpretation... exactly what I have been trying to get across in this poem. Not all people are familiar with the term "Appropriation"-- thanks for getting it ;)

James Peranteau

Date: 3/3/2014 4:47:00 PM

P.S......when the vista of your photo and name flashed before me on a comment you made in regard one of mine writes....I thought you were my sister-in-law, pulling a fast one on me ! *smiles* Your physical defining features are remarkably similar! Have a pleasant evening.....much love, james

James Peranteau

Date: 3/3/2014 4:37:00 PM

Dear poet.....I so believe in: 'poetic license', and use it many times through out mine writes...and the poets on the Soup know; if mine zenith has a perpetual lift in any write of mine, ask and in Soup mail I will invigorate. So please, enliven this poet as to your cyclic use of the word: "appropriate" in this write, and endure with me if you will...."appropriation" would be pleasant for me to agree on as well. I rushed to this write in great anticipation ! *smiles* Much love, james

Kim Van Breda
Date: 3/4/2014 12:05:00 AM

Hi James. Thanks for stopping by and your kind words and interest in this poem. Appropriation fascinated me as the meaning has many facets. I used the repetition of 'appropriate' as a verb, not noun to round up my theme. Xx