This Cinnamon Spirit
A poem based on a workshop prompt based on the theme of Harvest.
I will not be dictated by verbal
shackles of a spineless dominator.
The rain that cycles through spring to
winter will not break this cinnamon spirit.
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I am too deserving to preserve my dreams,
my freedom and choices from the knitted scarves
to maple syrup or caramel latte?
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The one who deserves me will walk with me.
They will not brand me a traitor for disobeying them.
I am not ready to hibernate.
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I don't care about myself enough.
I want to watch squirrels while drinking
hot chocolate and reclaim the zen I lost
when my pumpkin heart rotted away.
About the Creator
Chloe Gilholy
I live in Oxfordshire, England. I used to write a lot of fan fiction and mainly just write poetry now. I've been to over 20 countries and written many books. I'm currently working on a horror story called Heavenly Seas.
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Comments (5)
great job
Mmmm, now I wish I had hot chocolate too hehehe. Loved your poem!
Oh, I loved your creativity in this. You used such lovely word choices to highlight a difficult subject :) Sending you an apple cider hug!
This is deep empowering poem. ♥️♥️♥️
oh this felt very autumnal! love the eloquent descriptions and honesty! spellbinding work Chloe!