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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 --- (Englyn) Genuine Englyns Poetry Contest Contest Sponsored by: Beth Evans June 9th 2020

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/29/2020 2:43:00 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

Date: 6/26/2020 10:18:00 PM

Back with congratulations! So glad to see this piece in the winners circle. xomo!

Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/26/2020 2:33:00 AM

I love the depth in your words. Such a powerful and thought provoking message. Congratulations on your win!

Unknow Error
Date: 6/26/2020 6:03:00 AM

Ocean depths are deep indeed/ But words reach places divers can only dream/ Thanks ~UE

Jenish Somadas

Date: 6/24/2020 1:31:00 AM

for hatred has a voice too.. Wonderful lines poet.. Congratulations..

Unknow Error
Date: 6/24/2020 1:47:00 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

Date: 6/23/2020 8:59:00 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
Date: 6/23/2020 10:14:00 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

Date: 6/9/2020 7:33:00 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
Date: 6/9/2020 8:34:00 PM

I like that.

Unknow Error
Date: 6/9/2020 8:27:00 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