Friday, November 10, 2017

BE


She tinkers with art,
turns wine into ink,
sings with a hoarse growl
louder than rejection.

Barefoot is her couture because
calloused soles carry more trust
than the pinched toe wobble walk
of heels chasing cliques.

Gossip and drab bore.
She’d rather BE herself than join the cloning.
Crazy keeps bullshit from her door.


©Susie Clevenger 2017

Friday 55 ~ November 10,2017
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16 comments:

  1. FireblossomNovember 10, 2017 at 8:23 AM

    Keeping bullshit from the door can be a lifetime achievement.

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  2. XNovember 10, 2017 at 9:58 AM

    Ha. Working in the high school, I see the early cloning process - and it is sad. Though for many that continues right on into adulthood. It is much harder to try and be someone else than the just be yourself.

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    1. Susie ClevengerNovember 12, 2017 at 9:37 AM

      There is so much pressure to be one of the herd. I have often pen told, "You're weird." I find that is one of my proudest accomplishments.

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  3. WildChild47November 10, 2017 at 10:17 AM

    Barefoot is her couture because
    calloused soles carry more trust

    hallelujah!

    this is such a brilliant line - so powerful and grounded - but then, the entire poem is empowering and so much a declaration, a knowing - gorgeous!

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    1. Susie ClevengerNovember 12, 2017 at 9:48 AM

      Thank you. It took a lot of agony to learn barefoot held more peace.

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  4. hedgewitchNovember 10, 2017 at 10:58 AM

    I love that phrase, 'turns wine into ink,' as well as the entire thrust of the poem--self-appreciation without arrogance, strength without coercion, acceptance without fear. You are writing so well, Susie--such a pleasure to have you at the 55, and may your weekend kick any ass it wants to.

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    1. Susie ClevengerNovember 12, 2017 at 9:50 AM

      Thank you. I have had wonder examples of how to write from those I have been privileged to read in the garden at Real Toads.

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  5. Other MaryNovember 10, 2017 at 2:39 PM

    I think this is who we all want to emulate. Love your phrasing and sentiment, Susie.

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  6. Magaly GuerreroNovember 10, 2017 at 3:18 PM

    I love your second line more than I can scream at my computer screen with delight. What a gem of an image, and what a woman she is!

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    1. Susie ClevengerNovember 12, 2017 at 9:51 AM

      Thank you! I occasionally have a vivid light bulb moment from my muse.

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  7. cricketNovember 10, 2017 at 5:23 PM

    fantastic

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  8. brudbergNovember 11, 2017 at 6:02 AM

    Would love that more tried not to be clones...

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    1. Susie ClevengerNovember 12, 2017 at 9:52 AM

      Yes! Harmony comes from voices singing different notes. That is the beauty of the music of life.

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