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Beyond Conformity

Reflective Poem

By Yvonne Padmos Published about a year ago 1 min read
Beyond Conformity
Photo by Yuichi Kageyama on Unsplash

In the Shadows of Conformity

In a world where shadows loom,

Where whispers echo in the gloom,

I tread a path less traveled by,

With visions clear and spirit high.

Awakening Through the Veil

Through near-death’s gentle embrace,

I glimpsed beyond this earthly space,

A realm where freedom reigns supreme,

Where thoughts are pure and hearts can dream.

The Box That Binds Us

Yet here we stand, confined in chains,

By norms that stifle and cause us pains.

If only eyes could truly see,

The vibrant hues of what could be.

The Light Calls Me Home

I’d rather dance with radiant light,

Than dwell in shadows cloaked in fright.

For every second spent in strife,

Is but a step away from life.

Truth Beyond the Horizon

As an undercover seeker bold,

I chase the truths that must be told.

While sickness grips my weary frame,

My spirit burns with passion’s flame.

The Circle of Existence

Though time may wane and circles close,

In every breath, my purpose grows.

No boundaries bind this soul of mine;

In realms unseen, I seek to shine.

A Call to Awareness

So hear me now—awaken wide!

Don’t let conformity decide.

For if you knew what I have seen,

You’d break your chains and live the dream.

Free Verse

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Yvonne Padmos

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