Listen

The mounting manifestation of your mistrust
Has been the source of the confusion that separates us

 
The asinine allegations that you hurl at me
Are only to deflect your own dishonesty

 
Your constant unfounded and unproven accusations
Are most certainly the expression of intensifying intimidation
 
Terrified by the power that I possess
you would opt to see me overshadowed, outshined and oppressed 
 
you have continually conspired  to  weaken my pride
Would you prefer that I cower, recoil, or hide?

 
The Optical illusions of your minds trickery
Have distorted you perception of our reality

 
 I am not your property, asset or possession
Worthy to be respected, not met with aggression

 
You have annihilated my opinions, forced me into silence
Restraining my insight is the cruelest form of violence

 Asphyxiating me with you idiotic uncertainty     
Smothering my peace with your moronic misery

 
 Suppressed by your suspensions long enough.
I have shed my fears, I have discovered my worth

 
I refuse to quietly follow in your frightening footsteps
Muffling my shouts: I can no longer accept
 

 I am freeing my thoughts and releasing these words.
I have found my voice and now I demand to be heard

.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 9/18/2011 3:51:00 PM
excellent piece of work, I like.
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Date: 9/16/2011 5:08:00 PM
beautiful
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Date: 9/10/2011 3:09:00 AM
You continue to impress. A very strong message delivered like a dynamite.
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Date: 9/9/2011 11:17:00 AM
Restraining my insight is the cruelest form of violence
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Date: 9/7/2011 5:53:00 PM
Simply an absolutely frickin' brilliant piece of poetry my dear. I hope the SOB got (or gets) what he deserves. He certainly doesn't deserve to have one such as you. Write on...Terry
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Date: 9/6/2011 6:35:00 PM
Another great piece very well constructed
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Date: 9/5/2011 12:26:00 PM
powerful write straight from the darkest corner of the heart. well done!Chiquita.
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Date: 9/4/2011 12:23:00 PM
Listen binds deeply well. Nicely done here exceptional. Thanks, bl
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Date: 9/3/2011 7:13:00 PM
what else can i say,they've said it all.chiamaka you are just too good.this is a masterpiece.
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Date: 9/3/2011 6:29:00 PM
As old Slim Whitman sang ..."If i had the wngs of an angel over these prison walls i would fly" I have the car waiting in the alley babe:)
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Date: 9/3/2011 5:57:00 PM
fly away beautiful angel....is what I thought when I read it. enjoyed reading your work and such a sad state.
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Date: 9/3/2011 3:02:00 PM
I am glad of the end results of this work..Standing up for oneself is very important..Enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara
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Date: 9/3/2011 1:38:00 PM
Smile, *^_^* “Tis Quite Different Amid Content This Self Awarenesses Wonderfully Flowing Painting My Dear Precious & Priceless, Blessed & Beautiful Chiquita! *^_^* From The Last Poetic Offering of Your Beauties In Which I Viewed *^_^* And Yesss, A Tree Shall Bear Its Fruits & We Shall Know Its Truth By These Fruits Sooo, Kudos My Dear &, Thank You, for The Lovely Kind Visit &, Keep Reaching High!” === My Love Unto Your Beauty, Always & Forever, Jasper *
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Date: 9/3/2011 12:04:00 PM
Excellent write my dear on all counts. If you don't stand up for yourself no one else will stand up for you. I have a bad inferiority complex and I have learned there are those who will use that against you to make themselves feel stronger. If you put yourself down they will help you do it. I had to learn that when you put yourself down you are finding fault with what God Himself has done because you are the handiwork of God. God Bless, JB
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Date: 9/3/2011 10:13:00 AM
a powerful write indeed, a voice of freedom i think, great write, and thought provoking poetry, i like this
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Date: 9/3/2011 9:59:00 AM
You have shown that women can call for freedom.great write from a powerful poet.thanks.
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Date: 9/3/2011 9:25:00 AM
What a glorious write Chiquita! You have written a very power poem here! I loved reading it immensely!! Keep 'em coming!!
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