Poetry

The prism sits innocuously

Waiting for the right moment to shine.

So will we

when the light hits us perfectly

and everyone can see

we are made up of all the colours of the rainbow.

Another circle around the sun.

Yet the day does not bring happiness.

He refuses to celebrate the day

because of his curse.

No one can exceed his expectations.

So he doesn’t want anyone to try.

I am finally coming to terms with his request.

He lives and I love him.

I will celebrate his life everyday I get to see him.

A time to reflect
and enjoy family,

friends and life.

For most people

it is a celebration

that embodies happiness.

Yet the animals

the noises it inflicts on them

means distress and can lead to sorrow.

Who cares about those

you do not consider family?

Or is the world now

you against them?

I see the mistakes I made

And wonder how to prevent them in the future.

Habits and memories

Make some reactions worse than others.

The best I can do

Is look towards the coming days

And try to find the strength needed

To be the person I want to be.

You have wisdom behind you.

The future is still there.

Plans seem less insistent.

Yet planning is still needed.

How you look matters less

since the only ones who care

is the ones in the fashion industry.

Age is not a liability.

Sometimes it is the greatest asset you could own.

Behind every great man

There is a great woman.

Without women

humans would not be able to survive.

Women can exist without men.

Immaculate conception may be scientifically possible.

So why are we following them?

We need to be heard.

We need to be united

and love those who we have

and not decry the woes inflicted upon us

by the ones seeking to contain our power.

Roar as loud as you can girl!

We gravitate towards the source of illumination.

We like to see what is around us.

It is a survival instinct.

Light brings goodness.

We strive for the illumination to come upon us.

Wisdom is not always brought by pain.

You live in this society

For protection.

You are gathered around others

who do what is needed to survive.

You give back to your country

but remember

what you give to your country

is the trust that they will protect you.

The rules they decide on

should not make you live in fear.

That is the sign of a bad government.

There will always some who can not live by the rules.

Some rules are unjust.

Change needs to happen

and sometimes when your country fails you

you need to speak out.

Especially when the unjust laws are put into place.

Fight and be heard.

Someday your children

(biological or societial) will thank you.

I have three friends.

I value very highly.

I cannot claim anyone of them as my best friend.

One gives me blunt advice.

Another a shoulder to cry on.

The third one helps to inspire me.

All of them support me.

They all love me.

I do not have a best friend.

I have three.

For the women who can’t choose.

When someone takes it away.

Those who watch sympathize with your situation.

Fear is a horrible weapon to be used against you.

I hope someday I can do more than just pity you.