Linda Alice Fowler Poet Free verse

Outcast

Why does one feel outcast?
Why base self-worth on the opinion of others? 
A great and tragic lapse in ego,
irrational thought, and weak superego.
An outcast allows themself to be victim, 
being subjugated by their perceived “tormenters”.

A compliment that I have not succumbed
to the societal norms of hatred, envy, jealousy, 
disdain, racism, and exclusion. 
My mind is my own and I follow my gut that tells me right from wrong.
I will not comply to be liked, included, loved, or admired.

So call me outcast, I wear it as a badge of valor and courage.

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Emilia James April 5, 2023 at 10:55 AM Congratulations on your win Linda. Sorry for being so late. Emilia : ) Linda Alice Fowler April 5, 2023 at 2:40 PM Never too late for nice words Emilia. Thank you! :)

Panagiota Romios March 27, 2023 at 1:21 PM Congratulations, Lincds. Outcast comes with a price. A good one, You maintain your integrity. You don’t have to grovel or lick the bottoms of peoples feet. I won’t do that. Popularity based on bott licking is not for me. A great poem Huggs, Pangie xo Panagiota Romios March 27, 2023 at 2:40 PM You betcha, dear Linda. It’s much more difficult to be a leader than a blind follower, no? I found it out here and everywhere I ever have been but I see my footprint on the world. In raising awareness of substantive issues.the press has made blind followers worldwide. You fellow leader, lol Pangie xo Linda Alice Fowler March 27, 2023 at 1:53 PM The two of us Pangie. :) Thanks for your continued support! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen March 27, 2023 at 10:55 AM - Back with a congratulations, Linda :) - hugs Linda Alice Fowler March 27, 2023 at 11:20 AM Thank you Anne-Lise. hugs :)

Alfonso II Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris March 26, 2023 at 10:27 PM Nice poem , Linda. Congratulations on your win in the Contest. Linda Alice Fowler March 27, 2023 at 6:12 AM Thank you for visiting Alfonso. I appreciate your comments! :)

Valsa George March 26, 2023 at 8:16 PM Back to congratulate you dear Linda on your poem expressing your bold attitude to life. Linda Alice Fowler March 27, 2023 at 6:12 AM Thank you Valsa. No victim here. :)

Daniel Turner March 26, 2023 at 8:14 PM Regardless of your placement, Alice. This is a very good poem. Thats the thing about contests. It's one persons opinion. Linda Alice Fowler March 27, 2023 at 6:11 AM Yes, I know. I don't put too much stock in contest placement. Even the Sponsors don't always know how multiple "winners" will be placed. Besides, I like to shake them up a bit. LOL

Sotto Poet March 26, 2023 at 3:25 PM Very nicely penned Linda, Heartfelt congratulations on your contest win. Linda Alice Fowler March 26, 2023 at 5:10 PM Thank you Lasaad.

Joseph May March 26, 2023 at 3:17 PM Congrats on your win Linda, Very nicely done Linda Alice Fowler March 26, 2023 at 5:09 PM Thank you Joseph.

Constance La France March 26, 2023 at 1:03 PM Linda, congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge 'O' Words, a very good poem, blessings, Constance Linda Alice Fowler March 26, 2023 at 1:43 PM Thank you for this placement Constance. I appreciate you and your contests! :)

Joe Maverick March 26, 2023 at 12:55 PM I agree..I support; such good reasons And thought' how msny though cower Under ill advised power? May they rather Choose freedom, of thought the antidote To a spiritual oblivion..' Linda Alice Fowler March 26, 2023 at 1:42 PM Hi Joe. Thanks for the congrats. Don't mean to be unthoughtful or insensitive, but dang people - help yourselves, rise up free, and embrace life! :)

Valsa George March 26, 2023 at 2:12 AM "My mind is my own and I follow my gut that tells me right from wrong. I will not comply to be liked, included, loved, or admired. So call me outcast, I wear it as a badge of valor and courage." I admire your stand. Most of us crave for acceptance and recognition. If one can forgo such cravings, life will be more joyful. However good a person be, there can be envy and hatred. So just try to please oneself and not others. All the Best Linda.... Linda Alice Fowler March 26, 2023 at 6:24 AM Hi Valsa. It took a while to get here, but I've found it's okay to be me. I don't need to be "grouped". :) Thanks for your very thoughtful comments. I appreciate your visit and read.

Daniel Turner March 25, 2023 at 3:34 PM You have said all that needs to be said, Alice. Perfectly penned:) Linda Alice Fowler March 25, 2023 at 3:40 PM Many thanks Daniel. I appreciate your visits to my poetry. :) A gorgeous day here today - been outside most of the day :)

Anne-Lise Andresen March 25, 2023 at 1:11 PM - "My mind is my own and I follow my gut that tells me right from wrong" ... follow that feeling ... a sad subject ... lovely written, Linda - Good luck in the contest - hugs Linda Alice Fowler March 25, 2023 at 1:45 PM Hi Anne-Lise. I think too often we make a target of ourselves and become victims. I believe in my morals and faith in what I was taught about right and wrong.

Vijay Pandit March 25, 2023 at 12:31 PM You are right Linda. Stay with your virtues regardless of what others think. Potent sentiments you convey. Linda Alice Fowler March 25, 2023 at 1:41 PM Many thanks my friend Vijay. :)