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At the edge

October 7, 2010
By Swift13Fearless PLATINUM, Manchester, Other
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'Being FEARLESS isn't being 100% not fearful, it's being terrified but you jump anyway' - Taylor Swift

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Society says what society wants,
to conform we must amend
all that stands against us,
look at how we live our lives,
then be sincerely truthful.

Society sees what society wants,
just a sugar-coated vision
which makes us all comply,
as we stand and face each other,
we all hide a solid lie.

Society shows what society wants,
shadowing all that's different
to avoid it multiplying,
we must stop interrogating,
allow speech without judgement.

Society does what society wants,
it will reject all those that fear it
unless they speak aloud,
to share what is discovered,
be free from all that's blinding.

© Alisha R., Kannapolis, NC

The author's comments:
Reaching the point when you realise there are some things you must accept, and if you want anyone around you to accept them then you must show them it's okay to do so.
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