Let Loose

Tamed by the principles of generations gone by,
I dare to uphold the name of my ancestors,
Perfect like a Princess I must potray,
I lived to please my masters, my father and mother.
Society could not trace a fault in me.
I didn't know who I was under all these clothes,make-up,books that I had to be 
drowned into.

One night when the Moon stood proud and gleaming,
I was going to explore,explore outside ,the night ,anywhere but here.
I tiptoed like a mince and sneaked out doors..
The night was young as i strolled in the street feeling light and energetic .
I wore a light flowered dress that I could feel the wind blow through.
I saw a bar a place i always wanted to go and have some fun and a couple sips to.


That night I gulped a few down one to many but I didn't care.
I danced the night away and no one knew,
This mask that I wore all my life: the clothes,the hair ,the make-up was all gone..
I walked again on the street looking for somewhere that spoke to me .
I found a park with swings, tree,slides lol it was so "me"
I swung as as high as i could,I sang so loud it echoed,I laughed ..
I was usually numb all the time had to show the world I was subtle ,simple but i lied 
to myself and I had to lie to the world.


I walked home and tiptoed back to my bed,
I felt relieved ,happy I could do it again.
The masters were fast asleep and I got to experience life on the street,
I felt so free.
That night was special to me but I still planned sometimes and did it again.
They never knew but soon I will tell..
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Tinkerbelle Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 6:26 AM
Thanks Carol I am in shock lol WOW ....
Brown Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 6:10 AM
Congratulations on your win Shivanee in John Moses Freeman's contest "Praises of Life Precept". Love, Carol
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April 11, 2011 at 6:09 AM
WOW Thanks you all I am very excited and Happy!!!!
Sweetheart Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 4:21 PM
Congrats Shivanee on your HM in John's contest with this lovely creation.. enjoy your very special honor for awesome words with luv..
Freeman Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Shivanee. Congratulation On your worthy poems success in Hm. . Agape, Moses
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April 9, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Shivanee, Congratulations on your success in John Freemans's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn
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April 9, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Congratulations on the HM win in the contest, Shivanee
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