Kudzai Mhangwa Poet Free verse

Because We Are

Because we are eccentric
         They call us mad.

Because we express ourselves
        They call us proud.

Because we love the stage
        They call us crazy.

Because we are famous
         They gossip about us.

Because we have talent
         They grow green with envy. 

Because we are blessed
        They attack us.
Because we live for the applause
        They groan as we astonish the world.

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Gershon Wolf May 8, 2019 at 8:19 PM Oh, I like this so much, Kudzai. Every line so stinging, but oh-so-true. Those of us who are artistic, whether a bit (like me) or more (perhaps like you) pay quite a price for 'daring to be different.' Now that I am older, sometimes I forgot how steep that price was. Your write brings it all back home. This is a FAVE for me. Best wishes, gw