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This Is A Mutiny.

Inspiration Struck Me Whilst Listening To Kaleo - Way Down We Go

By Erin ShieldsPublished 5 years ago Updated 4 years ago 1 min read

This is a mutiny

To the thoughts in my mind

That won’t let me be defined.

*

This is a riot

Lettin’ loose.

*

A war that

I refuse

To lose.

*

I’m a boxer in the ring

Ready to take the sting.

A face to face; my demons

I’ll stand and confront -

*

There’s no more hiding

Not anymore.

I wouldn’t dream -

No more.

*

This is a mutiny

To the thoughts in my mind

That won’t let me be defined.

*

This is a riot

Lettin’ loose.

*

A war that

I refuse

To lose.

*

This is a BIG FAT F U

To the man upstairs watching

from the pearly gates.

Who gave me everything

I’ve come to hate.

- Erin 27th January 2021

I got the urge to write when this song came on during a TV show. Actually there’s been a few different songs played on this show that have sparked something in me but this song played and I just had to write. I wouldn’t necessarily say the words or meaning of this piece I wrote match the song itself. I think it’s more just...I guess the melody or something about the song the way it made me feel personally is what inspired me to sit and write this.

If you like my work you can also find me on Twitter & Ko-Fi links below:

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About the Creator

Erin Shields

27. England. Poet. I have Bipolar, BPD & Anxiety. I’ve been writing since I was 18 as an outlet for my mental health.

I also have a Ko-Fi with more of my work: https://ko-fi.com/erin

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