Stay In Ya Lane
Personal safety plus...
When you need to tell somebody
where to get off
cuz things been body-language’d and euphemised
and polite-ed and hinted at 'til kingdom come
but your lines
been crossed more than a hatchback full o’ nuns
The nasty has its place
and it’s for those people—you know the type
The “I don’t mean to sound ungrateful buts” walking alongside the “Honey, I know you busy but do me this one favor…” and gum-clicking “Sweet-stuff-I-got-you-next-time” peeps rolling up on
your one day off
quitting time
when ya on ya LAST
and got one sleep-deprived eye open sitting one shit away from no fucks given
No 'please'
No 'thank you'
No 'mother may I'
So
waltz your ass back across that boundary you done crossed for the umpteenth time
and respect
the circle
the personal space
this breathing room
Help and assistance given
but not charity expected and demanded
I am a creation in time and space
bombarded with the complexities of this sphere
No one else controls my “Too heavy to bear” button
I got “Acegirl-done-seen-enough-abysmal-auras” and
“Sistah-you-need-to-shut-up-chakras”
The “Me-first-me-last-and-me-all-in-between” bus route has been irrevocably terminated
This your stop yo
Go take care of your own for a change
and let a Sistah be in peace
I truly appreciate that you took the time to read my poem. Kindest of thanks!
Gentle reminders that we are all mortal here and we all have our limits and breaking points. It's simply a part of the "finite being" life deal. It's important to have awareness of ourselves in our space as we journey this existence. Be mindful. Prioritise peace. Know when to say "When."
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Comments (9)
OMG, I feel ya! you said it so clearly and I am sick of those crossing the line too; the ones you only hear from when they want something (advice, how-to, can you?, will you?, etc) just into themselves and never thinking how it affects others. Yeah. period.✔️ great poem!! I am enthralled.
Awesome slam poem!!! Loved it, my friend!!!💕❤️❤️
I love this, esp. "your lines/been crossed more than a hatchback full o’ nuns" that bit actually made me tip my head back and laugh!
I LOVE this! These lines.. "but your lines been crossed more than a hatchback full o’ nuns" Oh my God. That is a BELTING line. 🙌🙌🙌
GURL SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE AT THE BACK! LOVED THIS SO MUCH!
☺️👍 Yes mindfulness is key to having these boundaries.
You need to set and maintain borders, more excellent work
I like your poem. Exceptional writting.
This line made me pause and snap my fingers several times!!! Love this!! “No one else controls my “Too heavy to bear” button” ❤️ ❤️❤️❤️