Boxes

I refuse to fit into
The boxes they made for me

Days will pass
Over millions of minutes, and
Every time you look
Somewhere out there, 
New boxes are made for
The ones who don’t understand.

Maybe I’m wrong, but
All these boxes are imaginary.
They define everything about
The boxes they put you in.
Every box holds expectations, and
Right inside them is where they say you go
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Agustin Avatar
September 2, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Derden Avatar
September 1, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Your poem is a powerful and honest exploration of identity and conformity. It's a fantastic reflection on the imaginary boxes we're told to fit into.
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