These are my words. This is my voice. I have not put down roots in any one place. I have not settled because there is not a place for me here. I have learned that my impatience is my greatest flaw and my fears about love and hate are my greatest faults. I mean "I love you" when I am silent. I mean silence when I smile. I do not cry where people can see me; I do not ever show my true desires. I am not indecisive because I do not know, I am indecisive because I do not want you to know. I am not one for small talk and I am not one for touch. My greatest weakness is knowing my limits and staying just within them. My greatest strength in my belief in wonder. I miss the stars more than I would miss air in my lungs. Poetry was once my art and now it is my chain. I wander because in doing so I can preach freedom while never having to fight for it. I wish for things beyond my control and control everything in me so that I might be perfect. I dream because I cannot make with my hands what I can make in my mind. This is who I am. I am the fall from grace and the phoenix from the flames. I am that girl that once fell to her knees in rain out of awe and amazingness of nature. There is nothing to say when even words rob the truth of its sentiment. I will always stay silent for you. This is my silence for you.
Such a beautiful poem from a beautiful person. I'm not saying that for the sake of saying it. I really enjoyed it Nat. Maybe you have something special in poetry. I've tried a while ago, but mine normally turned out to as simple as ABCs, lol. I have another friend who specializes in erotica poetry, and you specialize in something much deeper. Between the both of you, I am blessed to be able to read such good writing. I should really take notes, especially since I inspire to become a filmmaker/screenwriter. Keep it up. You really do have something special here.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jamal. You are very sweet. This poem came out of a conversation I had last night. I don't often write poetry anymore, but when I do I try to make it well. :)
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