Innovation, a well cut cornerstone! M.True

revelation in itself...is beautiful. thanks

asa

If only the genre, as a whole, could be as grown-up and void of histrionics as you. And if only the other genre could get past their adolescent acquiescing that media makes so convenient to hold onto...endlessly into their frickin' octogenarian age, indirectly making the other genre half crazy with WTF. But, such a determinant focus finds few as comers. As I reflect on my own very late wake-up call, it's not just embarrassing for me, and quiet frankly for the species, but personally a regret of so much wasted time playing the perpetual teenager. My awakening came long overdue, as I, like most, evolved through the years drinking of the "dependence" elixir, thus forever condoning and encouraging the media's mission: keep them vulnerable and reliant like children. So refreshing to read poetic thoughts that defy the so-called norm of societal philosophy. THANK YOU!

honest, sane, mature evaluation
and self-awareness and awareness
of social position and history
without scream or arrogance;
well written, Ruan

john

“Hear me roar.” Reads like you will not bow down anymore. That's good.

Ron

Great poem...I like this last verse very much...
"My intrinsic worth has a value

Fair trade cannot be self-centred

I give, what I feel is deserved

It is not mine to conform to one opinion."

Well said.
Cheers,
Dan

Yes! And...confidence is very s-e-x-y.

so very true and yes a perfect statement lyrically of your value and rightful selfworth
budd

FANtastic! This is the best worded "I Am Woman" kind of poem that I have ever read, Ruan. Yes . . .