Behind Constraints
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The poem “Behind Constraints” was inspired by a meme that stated, “You don’t always have to be who they want you to be.”
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The goal of being is a task
assigned by those who know best
from the rules put to page
bringing most to broad dismay
to be unique is not a goal
exalted above those below
to be set in boxes with four walls
much like a prison where dreams die
bars for windows lest birds fly
escape to the sky far above
still the freedom may be dreamed
from the comfort of velvet chains
embrace the freedom now denied
pass through to the other side
disavow the harsh request
be the person behind constraints.
Copyright © Sean Green | Year Posted 2019
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