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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 Date: 4/5/2023 10:55:00 AM Congratulations on your win Linda. Sorry for being so late. Emilia : ) Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 4/5/2023 2:40:00 PM Never too late for nice words Emilia. Thank you! :)

Panagiota Romios Date: 3/27/2023 1:21:00 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 Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 3/27/2023 2:40:00 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 Date: 3/27/2023 1:53:00 PM The two of us Pangie. :) Thanks for your continued support! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/27/2023 10:55:00 AM - Back with a congratulations, Linda :) - hugs Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/27/2023 11:20:00 AM Thank you Anne-Lise. hugs :)

Alfonso II Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris Date: 3/26/2023 10:27:00 PM Nice poem , Linda. Congratulations on your win in the Contest. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/27/2023 6:12:00 AM Thank you for visiting Alfonso. I appreciate your comments! :)

Valsa George Date: 3/26/2023 8:16:00 PM Back to congratulate you dear Linda on your poem expressing your bold attitude to life. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/27/2023 6:12:00 AM Thank you Valsa. No victim here. :)

Daniel Turner Date: 3/26/2023 8:14:00 PM Regardless of your placement, Alice. This is a very good poem. Thats the thing about contests. It's one persons opinion. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/27/2023 6:11:00 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 Date: 3/26/2023 3:25:00 PM Very nicely penned Linda, Heartfelt congratulations on your contest win. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/26/2023 5:10:00 PM Thank you Lasaad.

Joseph May Date: 3/26/2023 3:17:00 PM Congrats on your win Linda, Very nicely done Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/26/2023 5:09:00 PM Thank you Joseph.

Constance La France Date: 3/26/2023 1:03:00 PM Linda, congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge 'O' Words, a very good poem, blessings, Constance Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/26/2023 1:43:00 PM Thank you for this placement Constance. I appreciate you and your contests! :)

Joe Maverick Date: 3/26/2023 12:55:00 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..' Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/26/2023 1:42:00 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 Date: 3/26/2023 2:12:00 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.... Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/26/2023 6:24:00 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 Date: 3/25/2023 3:34:00 PM You have said all that needs to be said, Alice. Perfectly penned:) Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/25/2023 3:40:00 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 Date: 3/25/2023 1:11:00 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 Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/25/2023 1:45:00 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 Date: 3/25/2023 12:31:00 PM You are right Linda. Stay with your virtues regardless of what others think. Potent sentiments you convey. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/25/2023 1:41:00 PM Many thanks my friend Vijay. :)