Akkina Downing Poet Free verse

This Is Me and My Life

They said it’s time I settle down
If I can’t find a man of my own 
They will be pleased to help me with that
They’re going to find me my man 

They’re talking about me
As if they’re advertising me publicly 
Like I’m up for sale 
Ready to be picked off the dusty shelf 

Wow 
Do I not have my rights anymore
What is life without your own rights
Is life only complete when sharing with someone

But what’s wrong with my free spirited life 
I’m happy
I’m enjoying life freely and joyously 
I’m please to say my freedom is my happiness 

This is me my body and my life 
I hold the wheel but trust God to guide me 
My life isn’t perfect but I am living in the moment
My freedom let’s me do as I please

So put a stop to make me your business 
I maybe journeying alone but never lonely 
Who said happiness is only when coupling 
Happiness is your free will and to know God 

It’s unbeknownst when 
It’s unbeknownst whom
My heart be captured by IF EVER
But I’m not dying to get there to find out

I’m exploring life in my fearless freedom 
Because the possibilities are unbounded 
This world is full of life and adventure 
I am a free soul seeker with a passion to experiencing my true self life 

 And with that said
This is me and my life 
I make my decision choosing my path 
And until then I’m driving solo singing loudly 




Akkina 
 2/4/21
    

For my best friend who’s family is trying 
to get her settle down and marry while she’s exploring her young life and adventuring this beautiful Earth...

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Bill Baker August 11, 2023 at 3:14 PM Good for you, Akkina. Your poem sounds a lot like my wife Sara, before we met. She had made the decision that she had control of her own experience of life, and she didn't need a spouse to make her happy or fulfilled. I overheard her state that and made a point to meet her and compliment her on accepting herself before deciding she had to have someone with her to be happy. Eight months later we married and have been happily married for 40+ years. We're still independent thinkers. Bill

Paul Bell August 9, 2023 at 2:35 AM Ideally, you should have said, get me ten men, cos that's ten free meals, or even forty if you play them along. Mind you, statistically, marriages don't last. lol

Paula Goldsmith August 6, 2021 at 11:21 AM I just found this creative/wonderful- story/write. I love your line "And until then I’m driving solo singing loudly," Just keep looking. What do they say about "kissing many frogs to find a prince"???? Hope you are OK. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away............

Brandy Nicole March 6, 2021 at 7:38 PM When the time is right, your friend will find the right one- or the right one will find her. No need to push. I understand her family wanting her to find someone. Sometimes, it just doesn't happen, and that is perfectly okay. My best to you and your friend. :) Hugs, Brandy

Anitha Jayasankar February 24, 2021 at 12:55 AM Wow... Lovely... nobody can force anything on anyone... Anything that comes out by forcing, will not last long... in my opinion. Your friend has her own free will to live and explore the beauty of life. Hugs ~ Ani

Angela Crabtree February 20, 2021 at 2:50 PM I agree with you 100%, Akkina. Your friend has her own life to live. Family thoughts and suggestions are okay as long as they don't interfere with what she wants to do in her own life. Great poem :)

James Inman February 16, 2021 at 10:16 PM Hi Akkina, lovely thoughts in your poem. My older daughter just got engaged a couple of days ago.

Gordon Mcconnell February 15, 2021 at 8:25 AM Good pen Akkina, with some wise counsel too. Your friend is so right just to enjoy life and take what comes her way. Have aq lovely day, Gordon

Paul Callus February 11, 2021 at 2:14 PM Forcing a person to get married makes no sense, even if it's a result of good intentions. May your friend enjoy life without going to extremes, Akkina. ~ Best regards // paul Akkina Downing February 11, 2021 at 6:19 PM I think she’s going to be just fine. She is stubborn, strong minded and free spirit for sure. She’s moved out and on her own now in NYC. So yeah, she’s going to be just fine. Thank you, Paul... hugs ~

Gershon Wolf February 8, 2021 at 6:28 PM Really!! Others have their own ulterior motives and agendas -- nothing to do with the single person's welfare at all... Couldn't agree with you more, Akkina. Cheers, Gershon Akkina Downing February 9, 2021 at 11:49 AM Some cultures still in the existence of controlling the affairs of their children... thank you, Gershon :)

Heidi Sands February 8, 2021 at 12:04 PM Wow, I was led to this from your kind comment and I can identify with this completely. So well written Akkina and now a FAV too~ ! A nice surprise today :) Akkina Downing February 8, 2021 at 5:03 PM You honored me Heidi, thank you so kindly :)

Tom Cunningham February 7, 2021 at 8:26 AM Everyone should have the right to happiness and to make their own choices. Well written Akkina. Hope your day is going well Tom Akkina Downing February 7, 2021 at 7:36 PM Thank you Tom :)

Rama Balasubramanian February 6, 2021 at 10:04 PM Wow! Another wonderful right expressing the state of mind anybody who does not want get married unfortunately family and society pressure. In India they do. People are literally after you especially family. I agree with all that you said. I am adding you to my favourite poet list. Take care Rama Akkina Downing February 7, 2021 at 5:38 AM You honored me, Rama. I thank you very much. Hugs ~

Robert Pettit February 6, 2021 at 3:56 PM It's not too bad to have an agent. Somebody might find someone extraordinary for her. Of course, the final decision to hitch is up to her. Good write. Akkina Downing February 7, 2021 at 9:40 PM Lol! Thank you Robert :)

Mystic Rose Rose February 6, 2021 at 2:56 PM lol you can come join me I like to sing loud too, karaoke Queen, with red slippers singing ladi da , I love your spirit dear girl. You don't need a partner to feel complete, You need to be complete first and then if it happens, two is good. xo Akkina Downing February 6, 2021 at 3:19 PM Sounds like a great plan to me, Vie... Lol!

Linda Alice Fowler February 6, 2021 at 2:28 PM Hi Akkina. I agree with this freedom to be whomever you are, and to explore our beautiful Earth. Hope she finds her true joy. Linda Akkina Downing February 6, 2021 at 3:16 PM Thank you so much, Linda :)

Panagiota Romios February 6, 2021 at 11:25 AM Most of us, go through the same hassle! It's hard to be independent and a woman. Follow your heart. Far more exciting than hunting for the perfect man. That's my view,,,lol Pangie xx Akkina Downing February 6, 2021 at 3:15 PM She’s got a strong mind of her own. She will do as her heart desires... Thanks Pangie :)

Rico Leffanta February 5, 2021 at 11:04 AM what if she doesn't like men or doesn't want to have children or he prefers men and not children? Always best to let people live their own life! Aloha! Rico Akkina Downing February 5, 2021 at 2:46 PM Lol! She totally likes men but she’s more of enjoying her young life now. Aloha, and mahalo ia ‘oe :)

Jennifer Proxenos February 5, 2021 at 9:59 AM Arranging marriages, the Greeks I thought were the best at this and the richer the better. I am only half Greek, but our friends tried this on me too in the past, I said what you did 'This is me and my life' And look who I am married to, the most amazing Greek, rather Cypriot man ever! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Akkina Downing February 5, 2021 at 2:40 PM Awe, how amazing for you, Jennifer. I’m happy for you :)

Victor Buhagiar February 5, 2021 at 9:39 AM Continue singing Akkina, You have your own free will. ~~ Akkina Downing February 5, 2021 at 11:07 AM Thank you, Vic, much appreciate :)

Richard Lamoureux February 5, 2021 at 8:04 AM Wise words! Blessings Rick. Akkina Downing February 5, 2021 at 8:13 AM Thank you, Rick :)

Harry Horsman February 5, 2021 at 6:41 AM Such a complex subject, Akkina, Its hard to understand for someone like me, given the freedom of choice,, But for yourself it makes for wonderful poetry, the strength and power is all there. Good luck to your friend.... Akkina Downing February 5, 2021 at 8:12 AM Thank you, Harry, I’m hoping too that she will live her life as she pleases. :)

Vijay Pandit February 5, 2021 at 5:51 AM She should be free to choose her happiness--however she defines it. You are a wonderful friend to her, Akkina. Your poem gives her a voice. Akkina Downing February 5, 2021 at 8:10 AM She was in tears when I gave her this poem. She’s going to do what’s best for her and follow her dreams. Thanks my friend... :)

Janice Canerdy February 5, 2021 at 5:26 AM Very descriptive and expressive, Akkina! Janice Akkina Downing February 5, 2021 at 8:08 AM Many thanks, Janice. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen February 5, 2021 at 2:07 AM - It's your life .... it's you who decides ... they must have respect for your choices, Akkina :) - Enjoy life as you wish :) - hugs and happy weekend // Anne-Lise :) Akkina Downing February 5, 2021 at 8:07 AM 100% true my friend, thank you my friend. :)

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