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Trapped in the Crowd

Have you ever noticed?
Noticed when everything changed
When all the sudden 
Everyone has something to say 
Everyone but you..
We all know everyone has changed
That's a part of growing up
But when did it start 
When did we all start caring about what people had to say 
Cared about what thought 
What they thought on your life
Your decisions 
Your choices
Making your path for you 
Slowly but surely 
Closing all the doors you had open 
All the windows 
Anyway you could possible get out  
It's easy to say just don't listen to them
But it's hard to do 
 Its hard when they have control on your life 
Really you know you can make your own decision
But all you want is to be liked 
To be wanted by someone 
One day things will change again 
Again for the better 
Or worst 
But we won't know 
Know until that time comes
The time when everything changes again.

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 11/29/2024 5:23:00 PM

Raeghan, I saw a comment you left on one of Silent One's poems. BTW, he being a spectacular poet here. Seems to me my own sense of what peers were thinking started strangely when I had to get up in front of a class and speak...I think it was in middle school. For some of us, it takes a long time to become confident, which comes from introspection and consideration of what we are all about. Not easy. I always was surprised that some seemed to know what their life trajectory would be. Not me, but I would not change a thing now. Anyhow, welcome to this community. There are some interesting ideas to ponder but they always seem to generate smiles!

Raeghan Steele
Date: 11/30/2024 6:34:00 PM

Absolutely! Throughout my pageant journey, I have become increasingly confident over time. I also love the Silent One! They are such a good poet! Thank you for the kind words; I hope you enjoyed my poem. I also hope you'll find time to read my other works! Best regards, R.S.

Silent One

Date: 11/15/2024 9:51:00 AM

Your poem offers a deeply relatable meditation on change, identity, and societal pressures. Its conversational style and open-ended reflection invite readers to engage with their own experiences and uncertainties. It’s a poignant reminder of the struggle to find balance between external expectations and personal growth, leaving a lasting impression.

Raeghan Steele
Date: 11/15/2024 5:57:00 PM

Thank you so much. Your words really mean a lot to me. As someone trying to get more into writing poem this means the world to me. Thank you!!