Women Who Have Courage to Die For Their Dreams #lorijeanfinnila #poem

 

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Women Who Have Courage to Die For Their Dreams (continued)

I think of my last day as I know of it

how surreal and close the sounds will be

how close the sounds once were

I can’t help but think of this day a lot 

reflecting on the past

I know now how close it is to me

and I can see how fast time flies

because of this we can’t stop it

all we can do is fill it up 

with as much life as possible to make it longer

Length brings me hope, excitement

happiness to a fuller life

beauty that is beautiful 

even if it’s not perfect

Beauty in the eye of the beholder 

brings much relief

there is hope for all

we are all special

Beauty that is distorted on purpose 

to show meaning 

new beauty, a new meaning to beauty

a new purpose to this beauty

New originalities are introduced

perhaps to extend humanity in time 

of so much hope needed 

as we continue this cycle

New forms of life are introduced showing the strength in the freshness of the natural-all things natural take over as people awaitingly with their scattered opinions let it take over prominently, pleasantly, reassuringly

I will be visiting the water

so surreal as it will be 

in its beauty and totally 

alone out of my comfort zone 

As I would feel the end of my days 

not really knowing the comparison

but so perfect as it would be

so out of my control where I need to be

My hope is to have happiness

a happiness that only this place can give

a happiness out of my control 

where the most happiness is

where I don’t feel so closed in

trapped like an animal

treated like an animal

feeling like an animal

trapped in a land 

of no chance 

as I’ve heard it expressed 

so many times before

So sad, so sad

the tears still so easily come 

to my eyes at the thought of all this

trapped in a land of no chance or opportunity

no beauty that I can see that I would love

I love the ocean with its power 

out of anyone’s control 

as it moves 

as it wishes 

the best and worst things 

have happened to me there:

hit for the first time

made love for the first time

had my first wedding

will probably die here

I can bring new happiness to myself here conjuring with its power

allowing it to take me over, this new place, this new place of hope

I can dream of a  new home

with peace and freedom

I can take beautiful photos 

as I’ve dreamed of 

if God will allow for me to make it here

and hopefully over and over again

It’s about women who have courage 

to die for their dreams

Why focus on the women 

who have been hurt in some way?

How would I get through my day?

How would I know I’m not alone?

How would I have known 

maybe I am one of the ones 

who will get past this this time?

When we have the strength 

to show what we’ve accomplished 

which forces society to take us as capable individuals and give us the respect 

with no heavy bearing on our bodies 

that we usually have to feel everyday 

when we are not at our best in this place

that helps others move forward

Yes you will get that second glance 

at these circumstances 

as long as we all continue to show 

our accomplishments when we can.