I’ve always survived
Between the cracks
Of others’ existence,
Comfortable in my discomfort;
Accommodating to a
Fault, I bend.
A twisted sunflower
In a field of
Bright yellow faces,
Under the shadow of my
Taller fellows
I take what I’m given,
Of light and life.
Support and maintain
Don’t complain
Refrain from making waves
In this sea of tranquility.
I don’t need much.
I can get by.
Maybe someday
I’ll reach and release,
Give myself room to grow
And bloom.
Not just survive,
But thrive.
For now, I cower in
My comfort.
Of not wanting to hurt.
Though I long to
Feel the sun.
About the Creator
Bex Jordan
She/They. Writer. Gardener. Cat-Lover. Nerd. Always looking up at the sky or down at the ground.
Profile photo by Román Anaya.
Instagram: @UmaSabirah
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"For now, I cower in my comfort." What a powerful line. The imagery and emotion in this piece are amazing and truly relatable. I love the comparison to the sunflower.