Rise Above It

Some people will always call you this
and that, and refer to you in metaphors
which can break the vocabulary
wardrobe.
They will say how you'll never be loved
or get love, rise up, succeed, dream,
find happiness, be normal....
These words will seep so deeply
in you, making you believe that their
color is your color.
You actually become what they say...
My dear,
that's not how the real world actually works.
Some people will love you,
and others hate you. This means someone
somewhere really loves, adores, and admires you
for who you really are.
Throw away the anti-depressants, 24 hour sad soap
opera routine, sad songs, suicidal thoughts.....and anything
weighing you down.
Feel your inner power and sense of belonging,
and levitate in Bliss,
rising above it; the world.


Date of Entry: 06/09/2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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De Burca Avatar
July 25, 2016 at 7:55 AM
Great sentiment in your poem, congrats on your win.
Chansarkar Avatar
July 21, 2016 at 1:44 PM
So true and uplifting,Teddy!Congrats on your win!
Kimathi Avatar
July 21, 2016 at 4:38 PM
Thank you so much, dear Sara!! *^_^*
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July 21, 2016 at 1:33 PM
Teddy, Congrats on your awesome win. Thank you for supporting my second Premiere contest. Stop by my latest blog "The Perfect One." Forever **SKAT**
Kimathi Avatar
July 21, 2016 at 4:37 PM
Hi Skat. You are very much welcome!! *_^ Thank you for hosting these fine contests, and also for your warm applause!! *^_^*
Devnath  Avatar
July 21, 2016 at 12:44 PM
Congrats on your win my lovely friend. Loved always, bl
Kimathi Avatar
July 21, 2016 at 4:34 PM
Thank you BL, for your kind applause!! :-)
U.D Palawon  Avatar
July 21, 2016 at 10:55 AM
Congrats on your win , nice poem. :)
Kimathi Avatar
July 21, 2016 at 4:33 PM
Thanks for your applause, Sunita!! *^_^*
Selfa Avatar
July 21, 2016 at 10:12 AM
Such beautiful write Teddy! I salute you! Congratulations and keep on writing more. You are indeed an inspiration! ;)
Kimathi Avatar
July 21, 2016 at 4:31 PM
Thanks so much Hans, for your warm applause!!
Lindley Avatar
June 13, 2016 at 9:56 AM
I agree... We tend to put too much stock in opinions, criticisms and ideas others give to manipulate us.. A truly fine poem and adding this to my fav list as its a gem.. A7
Kimathi Avatar
June 15, 2016 at 8:29 AM
Thanks so much for enjoying my piece, Robert!! ;-)
Raina Avatar
June 9, 2016 at 3:31 PM
Your poem is very encouraging! Good luck with the contest...
Kimathi Avatar
June 10, 2016 at 3:37 AM
Thank you so much Meenakshi!! *^_^* I was inspired by Paulo Coelho's novel, "Manuscript found in Accra."
Chansarkar Avatar
June 9, 2016 at 2:36 PM
Very uplifting piece Teddy,perfect for the contest!
Kimathi Avatar
June 10, 2016 at 3:32 AM
Thank you so much Sara!! *^_^*
Richards Avatar
June 9, 2016 at 12:07 PM
I love the metaphor......"the vocabulary wardrobe" !! Your poem is such a lesson and an example of overcoming within one's self !! That is what rising above is all about. :)
Kimathi Avatar
June 10, 2016 at 3:31 AM
Hi Carrie. I write this piece from personal experience, and people close to me.... Thanks so much, truly, for enjoying my piece!! *^_^*
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