She Contravened

Every occasion when the world pushed her
to follow the societal norms,
she contravened such thought

And doesn’t matter
how rough the gale was,
she remained floated
gracing an inspiring smile
like a bobbing buoy

The universe disowned her,
the world outcasted her being,
but no matter how tough
the circumstances were,
she didn’t deviate from her stanch

Slowly, with few steps at a time,
She surged ahead,
and she formed her own clan
defined by her terms

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19 thoughts on “She Contravened”

  1. The Lord tests us to truly live the life given, and to spread our brilliant wings into the beauty of living!! So many people worry too much about what others may be thinking, and then lose sight of their own brilliance. Your poetry has taken on a new light. Observance is key inspiration.The bringer of succulent fruit!🌎✌️

  2. Most welcome! Shine brightly Shantanu! ☀️” Make one person smile, and you will smile more”!

  3. Living life on your own terms and braving and questioning the societal norms is not easy as it seems but I love how your protagonist proves them wrong.

  4. You’re very welcome. And keep lighting the world with your beauty observances! This will make you some day… a wise and gentle old man. I have come very far in life to finally hear someone say that they treasure my words. Bless your heart fellow poet and writer of truths! Thank you so very much!

  5. You’re so welcome Shantanu. And thank you for the flower. Flowers are a great reminder of hope and beauty! Flowers always return more beautiful than the bloom before!

  6. Thank you very much.Good to see you too. What a great face and smile you have Shantanu! And a heart that shares the beauty it has seen. Be ever so humble! 😄

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