I wonder what holds me back a disapproving glance asking me to dance to a tune I detest causing unrest… I wonder what pulls me away churning of gossip mills outdated customs, drills I know I want to flee I know it’s not just me I wonder why I did not speak what held my words, my mouth fear of being called uncouth it’s a culture which is not mine mindsets you cannot refine I wonder why I don’t rebel I feel surging power within I need to redefine kith and kin Let the ship sink with the crew Deep down it’s me, not you I wonder why I did not run shackled feet, tired mind unable to skip recurring grind I tear the skates off my feet trained to move on icy sheets I wonder if I’ll ever stop Fire beneath won’t let me stay Till all those dragons I slay Till I make peace with my soul Find what it means to be whole
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Reena Saxena 
So often it is about understanding who and what we are and why we make the decisions we do. It’s never easy especially when confronted by the ‘barriers’ we often have created for ourselves. Excellent piece Reena, thanks for participating.
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Thank you, Michael!
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What a wonderful poem Reena. Powerful
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Thank you, Sadje!
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You’re welcome
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stop red
danger
aware
care to stop
and not share
this time
yield
to perhaps
a better choice then
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