Unknow Error Poet Englyn

Defined By X, Y, Not Z

I won’t say I’ve always known
but always, something was wrong
defined by a chromosome
defined by what they put on

to be “me” is alien
that’s if they let “me” be me
they say I’m not who I am
they tell me what to believe

imagine not knowing “you”?
no clothes, these are just costumes
too scared to speak,  I stay mute 
for hatred has a voice too


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(Englyn)

Genuine Englyns Poetry Contest
Contest Sponsored by: Beth Evans
June 9th 2020

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Darlene De Beaulieu June 29, 2020 at 2:43 PM Hello Unknown Error, so nice to meet you. We can only be ourselves, and no one else. You are who you are.Yo can not be anyone else but you. Enjoy your day my friend.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 26, 2020 at 10:18 PM Back with congratulations! So glad to see this piece in the winners circle. xomo!

Aditi Mishra June 26, 2020 at 2:33 AM I love the depth in your words. Such a powerful and thought provoking message. Congratulations on your win! Unknow Error June 26, 2020 at 6:03 AM Ocean depths are deep indeed/ But words reach places divers can only dream/ Thanks ~UE

Jenish Somadas June 24, 2020 at 1:31 AM for hatred has a voice too.. Wonderful lines poet.. Congratulations.. Unknow Error June 24, 2020 at 1:47 AM In a chorus of yelling sometimes the voiceless find it tough/ But sometimes silence is the loudest sound, to those that listen hard enough/ Thanks ~UE

Michelle Faulkner June 23, 2020 at 8:59 PM Hello 'Unknown', this is very powerful and wise, the lines 'they tell me what to believe' is so resonating, congratulations (and Fave!) Unknow Error June 23, 2020 at 10:14 PM A true artist may paint, without want of praise/ but if some happens to come by, they might smile anyways/ Thanks ~UE

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 9, 2020 at 7:33 PM A topic I feel very strongly about. Kudos to you, this is a very visceral and down to the bare bones of the issue write. So good. A winner for me. My best to you in the contest. Hugs, xomo! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 9, 2020 at 8:34 PM I like that. Unknow Error June 9, 2020 at 8:27 PM A baby bird may be cautious before it's wings are first spread/ Seeing others fly by fill it with excitement instead/ thank you ~UE