Judged: Emotional ABCs
Take off those black robes
set down that gavel, listen
your judgment’s unsound
Society’s a jail
conformity’s not for me
I need to be free
Pencil skirts? No fucking way, not this bod.
Sling back heels clickity-clack, thanks I’ll pass.
Sheer panty hose, not intended by God
to clad these thighs, no way, I’ll take pants–fast.
Give me sneakers and comfy hoodies, fool.
I don’t do corporate dress or display tits.
No tight dresses, comfortable is cool
I don’t care if it’s not pretty–it fits!
Can you say the same of your corp’rate duds?
I didn’t think so; envy is in your eyes
but you’re too weak to buck the system, bud.
Crawl back to your desk on your belly, lie
low and you won’t be called on the carpet.
Thanks for the warning pal, but my mind’s set.
Rings on my fingers
metal hoops march up my ears
I make fashion mine
Conform if you wish
judge me at your own peril
I’ve got a lawyer.
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This is a work of fiction π
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Thank you π
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I hope that posterity will judge me kindly, not only as to the things which I have explained, but also to those which I have intentionally omitted so as to leave to others the pleasure of discovery.
~Rene Descartes
People can judge me for what I’ve done. And I think when somebody’s out in the public eye, that’s what they do. So I’m fully comfortable with who I am, what I stand for, and what I’ve always stood for.
~Hillary Clinton
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Fantastic poem. Delivering the truth to what is rightfully honest. π
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Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it! π
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I always enjoy that you come up with next. Especially your stories. I will stop by today and read some. π
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Thank you π I hope you enjoy them π
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Great quotes! Makes me wonder what posterity will say about me. Actually I don’t think I want to know. My life boils down to a couple sad sentences.
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A biting write π
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Thank you π I know what it’s like to be judged.
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Me too, frequently.
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Wish that wasn’t so
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Thing is, then we learn to over-judge ourselves π¦
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That’s true. it’s a catch 22 isn’t it?
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It is–drives me totally crazy!
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Me too π
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“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” ~Dr. Seuss.
This is brilliant, BP. It is so you.
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Thank you π It’s more the way I wish I was.
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You stand out, BP. Believe me.
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not in a crowd π
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You are special to me. βΊοΈ
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aw thank you! You are special to me too!
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Powerful piece of writing….Yes! As Moonskittles says…’Many levels’. π Hugs!
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Thank you! π
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Hugs! β€
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Haha!! The fiercess of this poem and that last stanza is the BAM!! π Fiction or not, this is AWESOME, Mel!
I hope I can say these too:
“Rings on my fingers
metal hoops march up my ears
I make fashion mine”
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Thank you π I wish I was her.
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i think i thought she was you! π
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Nope π¦ I am mild mannered π
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Right on!! I am with you in many levels. Free from judgement is the best place to live. The expectations society tries to shackle us with, are the biggest mistake. You rock girl! π
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Thank you π I wish I could buck the system like the narrator does but I do not. I lead a quiet life within the lines society draws.
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Ohh what a poetic response. I see another poem stemming from this π
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when I have a minute I will write it up. π I am behind on my reading today, so that must be my priority! π
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Oh yes! Tag me plz. With work, kids, a home and a hubby, I don’t always have as much time as I wish to read, but I love reading your words!
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I will tag you when I get to it. It will probably be a letter poem. I can’t seem to juggle writing story posts and two poems per day π I have the idea noted and half the alphabet left to write pieces for π
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You are a heroine for doing all of it so far. I admire your writing stamina! β€
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Thank you π I’d rather write than do anything else so that’s what I do π I work and write.
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You are welcome! π
Hugs!
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