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Lost amid a sea of souls

A society complex

By Michelle JosephPublished 9 months ago 2 min read
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, I found myself one day,

Lost amid a sea of souls, in a world I couldn't sway,

A society complex, a puzzle I couldn't decode,

Trapped in a maze of norms, with uncertainty bestowed.

Each corner held a whisper, every alleyway a glare,

The rules were ever-shifting, and the customs hard to bear,

In this kaleidoscope of minds, where paths diverged and merged,

I yearned to find my footing, to grasp the map submerged.

Amidst the noise and clamor, I sought a guiding light,

To chart a course through shadows, to see beyond the night,

The walls felt like a fortress, restricting every move,

But deep within my heart, a spark refused to disapprove.

I stumbled and I faltered, my footing far from sure,

Yet with every misstep, my resilience would endure,

Through trials and tribulations, my spirit found its voice,

A flicker of defiance that arose despite the noise.

With courage as my compass, I braved the shifting tide,

Embracing my own essence, I let my fears subside,

I sought the tales of strangers, their wisdom to acquire,

In the journeys of others, I found the fuel to inspire.

With open eyes and open heart, I learned to empathize,

To see beyond the surface and hear unspoken cries,

The maze began to crumble, the walls now less opaque,

As I embraced the differences and learned to give and take.

Through patience and persistence, I learned to navigate,

Within the grand enigma, I found my destined fate,

No longer trapped in shadows, I rose above the haze,

An emblem of resilience, my spirit set ablaze.

For in this tangled tapestry, we find our common thread,

To liberate our spirits, we must explore, not dread,

With unity and purpose, we'll break the walls that bind us,

And learn to navigate this world, transcending limits, undefined.

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About the Creator

Michelle Joseph

"I'm just me expressing my thoughts and how I feel; there's no such thing as normal – everyone is different." Embracing our individuality and diversity in human nature is crucial for personal growth and societal harmony.

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  • Antoinette L Brey9 months ago

    I enjoyed this, I often think about the rules of society, and our roles

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