What power in my life do I hold?
As the days go by and I begin to grow old
How do I keep my heart from growing cold?
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What power in my life do I hold?
Everyday I learn more about humanity's actions that are depraved.
In all echelons of life I see countless people enslaved.
People refuse to gamble their lives; so the cards in their hands they'll fold.
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Why is it that peoples' roles are pigeon holed into a mold?
Even after countless trials that people have braved
They call out for a hero, a nurse, a doctor, waiting, begging, to be saved.
How do I keep my heart from growing cold?
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What power in my life do I hold?
Do I have freewill or am I just given options?
"The power of choice gives you voice," is what I'm told.
But every choice is a decision being sold at auction.
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The deathgrip of conventional fit I escape to no longer embrace.
"Flamboyant! Outrageous! Menacingly Unorthodoxical! Deemed Unfit for us!" I am labeled for being bold.
"Thine's unscrupulous deeds will bring about consequences that you must face!"
How do I keep my heart from growing cold?
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What power in my life do I hold?
Gained experiences and knowledge from wise lessons told.
How do I keep my heart from growing cold?
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Comments (4)
Powerful message, worded beautifully. Great job Thavien!
Great poem, great question.
You're message is powerful - I enjoyed this poem. :)
You did a fine job writing this poem. I totally get where you're coming from.