Would that I were no one but myself,
Not shaped by echoes on a dusty shelf.
No borrowed voice, no painted guise,
Just truth reflected in my own eyes.
Would that I could say what I want,
Screams in my heart—oh, they haunt.
My talent—ah, no way to flaunt,
Feels unrecognized, left to daunt.
Would that my light could pierce the night,
Unveiled, unchained, in boundless flight
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A beautiful and profound poem filled with desires. Love it.
Your poem beautifully captures the yearning for authenticity and desire to break free and let your light shine is both inspiring and relatable.
This is a profound perspective on self-reflection! the desire to preserve one’s true identity, unbound by any form. We all wish to break free from all constraints and soar into the open sky, and you have written a wonderful poem on this theme. Very thought-provoking ✨
Woah, This has such a yearning, almost defiant energy—like a soul refusing to be boxed in. Your light already pierces the night, gurll. Just saying!💖😊