I tamed myself to be liked,
I tamed myself to be loved,
I tamed myself to stay with the crowd,
I laugh at myself for being a fool.
I’ve hurt myself more than you could,
I’ve lied to myself more than anyone could,
I’ve berated myself to be with you,
I am laughing at myself for being a fool.
I didn’t trust my gut enough,
I didn’t trust myself enough,
I didn’t want to be alone,
I am laughing at myself for being a fool.
Truth be told, life has not let me down,
It showed me where I belong.
I am the wildflower that grows untamed,
I realized as I untied the knot that choked me!
Wild and gloriously confident again
I am more of me than I’ve ever been,
From now on you’ll see more of me
Mischief managed with a spark and a smile!
Yay to that thought, to being yourself, untamed and free. To be yourself is the hardest thing to be. So well put.
Thanks a lot Tulika. It is very true.
That’s my story!!! That’s me in that poem, Jayanthy!
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Aren’t we Gemini’s Shilpa. I could relate to your posts and I am glad you could relate to mine. Lots of love ?
I am a Gemini too 🙂
Now this calls for a celebration Anu ?
I loved the verse to the core. I saw myself in every word and every line. I have been through this evolution process and let me assure you life becomes so much easier when we become more of us and stop being what others want us to be. The latter expectation comes to as a part and parcel of being a woman, a mother, a daughter and a daughter-in-law.
I also love the look of your blog.and the header image.
Thanks a lot Anu. I am glad you like the design. I have so much more to work on it. Thanks for assuring me that if I stand up for myself everything is eventually going to be better. Love you.
Very wise words. Being myself, untamed and free is me. I could see myself in your words.
Thanks a lot Vasantha. ? We all are Wildflowers in our own way, right?