Lillyana Little Poet Rhyme

Take up space

I do not understand why I cannot take up space.
I understand I'm expected to be eloquent, always filled with grace.
Perfectly positioned hair and makeup to cover up my face.
But if anything—anything—is out of place...
I'm just something to be shoved back into your crawlspace.
I do not understand why I cannot take up space...

I do not understand why I cannot take up room.
Only if you let me grow, if you let me bloom.
Something you wouldn't just push aside with a broom.
Let a woman feel, let a woman fume.
I do not understand why I cannot take up room...

Written by Lillyana Little

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Beata Agustin May 1, 2026 at 6:23 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed. Lillyana Little May 3, 2026 at 12:31 PM Thank you so much! I absolutely love that you welcome us and share God's love. This is very inspiring!