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The Grass Is Always Greener

The stares burn my skin, I fail to conform, becoming faded in the world. Only one choice: follow others or be forgotten, The ropes hold me back, forcing me to forget myself. I feel the pressure to categorize who I am, Labels controlling the way we act: Sexuality, gender, and friends, Without a choice I'll never be accepted. I choose to separate from the conformist ideology that constricts who I am. I choose to find the greener grass on the other side.

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Paloma P

Date: 10/10/2016 6:43:00 AM

Labels, dogma, social doctrines and green grass, you've given it a whole new perspective, nice work.

Skat A

Date: 9/28/2016 10:52:00 PM

Emma, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/27/2016 2:07:00 PM

Emma White,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

Manmath Dalei

Date: 9/27/2016 6:00:00 AM

Wonderful write. Very deep and meaningful write. A big congrats from me. A7 & fav from me...........//Hugs

Moon Flower

Date: 9/27/2016 2:12:00 AM

That's the way to go! Congrats on your first entry and welcome to Poetry Soup, Emma. :)