Reflecting (Nov 2)

November’s second day effort… a bit of self reflection, long overdue.

#poetry #writing #personal

This girl I pretend to be

Prone to rage, awkwardly sensual

A costume, donned to enjoy

For a moment, at least, freedom

Responsibility, a prison I cannot avoid

Driven by duty and guilt

In her guise, I can set aside my shackles

A shade, infused with a joy I rarely feel

Or perhaps I am simply learning

This self, less than I yet still unfettered

Represents core truths I have denied

And I need only embrace them to ascend.