The Independent Girl

The independent girl walks alone
and flips her own pages
she can't help that she experiences
sadness in so many different stages.

She hates that with independence 
comes a lot of lonely nights
as she tosses and turns in bed
her pockets maybe swollen
but she has nothing holding
her tight.

A soft caress this girl craves
more than anything else
she'd give up all the wealth 
to not be by herself.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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May 9, 2009 at 8:22 AM
Nicely written poem Shahana, James.
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May 7, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Very intuitive write, Shahana. Women have struggled for centuries to gain equality and independence. (My late husband used to groan and say, "You're so darned independent!") But with the independence we achieved there can also be a loneliness we did not seek. Funny how life throws twists like this at us. Excellent poem! Love, Carolyn
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