The social Slave – a poem by iamnobird94 (#2 of the 3 day poetry bloggers challenge)

“I am no bird and no net ensnares me…”
~ Charlotte Bronte

There comes a day, when time is still,
And no one can deny:
When my hands stop dead,
With Fate itself, frozen and defiant.
The fear inside becomes a guide,
As the faces stare blankly around.
The grasp of my Will is strong and
Unwavering, as I force my wings to move on.
I beat and beat, as the waves rush along.
Salt in the air, I soar to nowhere.
I am no social slave – with no chain,
I am as free as I claim.
In my heart I believe and I know,
“I am an independent woman…” I groan to the crowd.
My voice booming, loud, my heart beaming – proud,
“With an independent will”.

Of course I had to use my blogs namesake and indpiration “I am no bird, and no net ensnares me…” by Charlotte Bronte, as a proud feminist I have found ways to cling onto my personal beliefs. Literature is a powerful tool in this sense, I feel like this poem relflects my acceptance of my freedom, not literal freedom, but spiritual and individual freedom, the ability to grow as a person, as a woman. To fully understand the social implications/expectations of what it is to be ‘female’, and to grow with knowledge that is so very rich and empowering. Gender is a concept created many many years ago, it is a social concept. Sex is scientific, but any one person could be scientifically male, and feel female, and vice versa, I think this communite is wonderful. But this poem is about my growth as a person, a moment I realised that I am free, and no one can dispute that, I am independant, despite family and friends’ expectations or social norms. It takes a lot to accept who we are, I hope, if you are reading this, that you feel more you, or that it resonates with you. If you liked this poem, I have many more on this blog! Go have a scroll/read through them, and as always feedback is greatly appreciated. Just spread your wings, let all the water drop off, and soar! And most importantly, believe that you can! Thanks 🙂

Beau, a poem in memory of a dear companion, by iamnobird94

Beau, in memory.

I know a many reason
Why I loved you so.
Your eyes like forest fire
Gleaming in the snow.
Your smile so very captivating,
I’d simply call and you would run
You’d tilt your head so slightly
To almost let me know:
That whenever you saw me laugh
Or when I felt alone.
You would understand me,
Our hearts linked as one.
And whenever I felt empty, broken or confused
You’d lean your head on me
Look into my heart, and reach into my soul.
You’d make me feel whole.

Hi WordPress Bloggers and Word lovers! I hope you liked my poem, this poem is in memory of my beautiful, wonderful, and best companion “Beau”. Who passed away on this day exactly one year ago. She was only 6 years old, and she died in pain and in my arms, and it is a moment I shall never forget. For when we first got her, she was a scared little puppie, cowering in my arms in the back of the car. My friend came home in my arms, and she left this earth the same way. I won’t ever, ever forget her. For those of you who understand, who have lost a pet, friend or companion. I am so very sorry, it takes away some of your heart you never really get back. RIP Beau. Until we meet again.

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It is not in the stars – a poem by iamnobird94 (Poem 1 in the poetry challenge!)

“It is not in the stars that hold our destiny,
but in ourselves” William Shakespeare
I stare in absent-minded awe,
Clearing all of what I know,
Wondering about my life and
Clinging onto past and present.
The future seems so far away, it is
But tomorrow, however unclear.
They sit, scattered all around.
In the sky they do seem profound.
They stare back as if to say,
“Do not worry, you are free”.
I smile as if to accept,
The sorrow my open wounds present,
A painful key with which to lock,
The door I fear my future could stop.
The uncertain hands that do shake,
As I glare up at them.
They float around the Milky Way,
Crashing into orbits millenniums away.
They hold some power it is true,
There beauty and light in a sky so blue.
I see a girl clasp her hands,
And wish and wish as one transcends.
Her eyes tight shut, her heart opened up.
She begs and pleads for a better day,
A promise of heath, a lick of luck,
Maybe even a smile, even just a little grin?
I cannot help but stare right back,
For are they not but stone and gas?
Pretty they be, is it wise to wish,
On something that you yourself,
Could give?
Alas it is time to accept the truth.
A star is a gift to give us hope,
They cluster in teams so that we may know,
That tomorrow is uncertain,
But to live in the now.

The rules are that you post a quote (from any source) and a poem to compliment 3 days in a row, then nominate three more bloggers for the challenge. I was nominated by ‘fromchrissywithlove’, a wonderfully talented blogger!

If you liked this poem check out my blog as I write many others of all different kinds. A hero of some kind inspired this poem – Shakespeare. A wonderful poet, play write and writer. I remember being young, and seeing the beautiful stars, mingled in with my misconception that if you wish upon a star your dreams can come true. I have since learned growing up to accept my pain as part of me, but it is within me to change how I act upon that pain, let it go, or dwell upon it. It is my choice to choose the paths I travel, the friends I keep and the battles to win or lose. A star is beautiful, but my own will and determination is even more so. Thank you.

The Dancing, Dying Lilies. A poem by iamnobird94

The dancing, dying Lilies

Into the darkness that engulfs the soul
One choice that could not comply
A tear stained pillow
Take me to the fields of lilies
Whereby I may mourn
Where hope is left to dwindle
And joy is no more.

Thanks for reading my short poem! I hope you liked it, this poem emerged from a lot of pain and I had a lot of inspiration from the wonderful ‘William Wordsworth’ and his beautiful poems. I thought a twist to the nature was needed to describe how I felt. Lillie’s are nicknamed the ‘mourning or death’ flower, they also happen to be my favourites. Sometimes sadness is a necessary emotion, an emotion that must be acknowledged and felt as deeply as any other, we tend to avoid feeling such a raw emotion, preferring happiness or love. This short poem follows the protagonists need to accept their sorrow, and feel it as they should. If you liked this poem, check out my other WordPress posts, I have many more, if you have any thoughts or suggestions comment them. I LOVE hearing feedback so please do so if you can! Thank you!

Brave, a poem by iamnobird94

Brave.

I can’t fight
I won’t hold my own.
I can’t lie.
Nor can I accept help,
When I need it most.
I can’t beat to my drum
For I cannot sing a song.
I won’t win an argument,
I can hardly swim,
So wouldn’t survive a tidal wave.

But I can swing,
I can give you honesty.
I can admit defeat.
I can’t sing. No,
But I will dabble in kareoke.
I’ll laugh at my inaccuracy.
I’ll mock your knocks.
I can’t march, but I’ll clap and charge.
I’ll plan my words, defend and spit venom.
And I’ll build a boat, and sail.

Don’t underestimate me.
I will always try.

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That Hollow Feeling, a poem by iamnobird94

That Hollow Feeling

It consumes you
Droplets greet your cheek,
Whispers of pain,
The grin you bare to the world,
Falters, if only they knew
The clock lies before you.
Beyond you.
For time is infinite,
yet there is so little of it.
You never hear the tick, tick, tick.
Beating in your brain.
Dreams are welcome,
The only thing you can control.
It’s that churning, the screaming – silently.
It shakes you,
That little voice within,
The little soul.
“The light are on” it lingers
“But no one is home”

Thanks for reading my poem! If you liked it or have any feedback please like/comment. This poem originates from an emotion, that at the time, was very alien to me: emptiness. A sense of hollowness, a feeling of nothingness that seems to consume you. When I was younger, if I appeared to be in my Own world- as I often was, my mother would say “yooohoo, anyone in there?” I’d blink and look back at her and she’d sigh and say “the lights are on, but no ones home are they?”. She’d roll her eyes and laugh but I always thought that was a strange little saying. In that moment if actually feeling empty, it didn’t seem so silly! So it’s op to feel numb sometimes, it usually comes with being overwhelmed that you submerge into yourself and get a bit lost. Don’t worry you’ll return. Just be vigilant and honest, remove the obstacles and smile, be happy. Or try to anyway! 

Disney’s “Inside Out” promotes ‘All of the feels!’ A Film review by iamnobird94 (5*)

Walt Disney Pixar’s new film “Inside Out” is incredible. It sports an amazing cast from the hilarious ‘Amy Poehler’ to the talented ‘Phyllis Smith’ and brilliant ‘Bill Hader’ to name but a few. I saw the 2D version of the film on the 25^th of July, and I cannot imagine the wonder that is the 3D version! The story follows those that control the ‘inside emotions’, or manifestations of these emotions, within a young girls mind, “Joy” (Poehler), “Anger” (Lewis Black), “Sadness” (Smith), “Disgust” (Mindy Kailing) and “Fear” (Hader). The inside emotions oversee the various feelings the young girl feels throughout her day, and even observe her dreaming and follows the young girls growth throughout the course of her life. The hilarious characters play with their represented emotion and come to grow and learn along with the young girl “Riley” (Kaitlyn Dias). The film explores the importance of said emotions and emphasises that each emotion has an important part in your life, whether it is sadness or joy. The love the ‘emotions’ have for the young girl is present from the beginning, they care deeply for their ‘charge’, and the supporting characters of Riley’s parents are brilliant. The story centres on the characters of “Joy” and “Sadness” getting lost in “Riley’s” mind, which is revealed as a very interesting and creative place.

The animators (Tex Avery and Chuck Jones) and Director (Pete Docter) did a wonderful job of bringing this complex vision to the screen, originally connoting to a ‘1950s Broadway musical’. Exploring with colours, shadows, angles, techniques and truly representing the characters and story with wonder that only a Disney Pixar team could muster. The film grossed $90.4 million in its first weekend – beating Avatar’s record! The film is both fantastical and easy to relate, to both adults and children, it seems to tug at your heartstrings and was also able make you laugh. The importance of the manifestations explore the interconnected emotions and workings within the mind, drawing to the chaos one emotion can cause should it be forgotten or ignored. The music by Michael Giacchino was lovely and awe-inspiring, it brought the wonderful world the animators, cast, screenplay writers and director created to life.

So without too much more detail, because nobody likes spoilers, I suggest you check out the trailer, go see the film and make up your own mind.

But for me, it allowed me to accept my feelings were diverse, complex and part of me. Part of what makes me, me. And I think that’s a lovely lesson we could all use sometimes…

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