It's Poetry Friday, and Sarah Grace Tuttle is hosting HERE on her NEW website, with lots of exciting news! Be sure to drop by to see what she is sharing, then read the poetry of other poets they're sharing this week, too! It will give you a relaxing hour or two to enjoy their awesome creativity.
Thanks for hosting today, Sarah!
It's special when one meets an interesting person, someone who differs from you, someone who shows you new perspectives, new ways of doing things, and new ideas for living. I'm alarmed at the judgmental attitudes occurring in our country, from those who believe we should all be the same! When I walked to my mailbox one day last week, this was my view, and I was inspired.
Sing It Your Way!
Some see them and call out “Clown!”.
They see a standout, but mouths turn down.
Yet, I’m unable to summon wrath
For those who set a unique path,
not the ones who “go along”,
But those who choose to sing their song.
Linda Baie ©
24 comments:
Dear Linda, I appreciate this poem so much! My recent days have had me doing last revisions on my adult novel, which features two "different" folks: Vincent van Gogh and Emily Dickinson. Thank GOODNESS they were strong enough to sing their own (different) songs. xo
Thanks, Irene, I am not happy that some want everyone to be the same! Your coming novel sounds great! I'm looking forward to reading it!
Thanks for this uplifting poem with such a positive message. Yes to diversity and individuality!
Yes to all of this, Linda. Thank you!
Well, you know I agree, Jama. Thanks!
Thanks! Here's to our hope for things to change, Laura.
I love this! It reminds me of the lyrics from the HADESTOWN song "We Raise Our Cups," which is high praise. Thank you for sharing!
Sing, it sister! Amen
Thanks, Sarah, will look for that song!
Indeed, I will & do! Thanks, Linda
Yay for the different drummers!
Thank goodness for diversity and for all those who support and celebrate it!
I love the layers in this ekphrastic poem... autumn, clowns, and standing out. Very nice!
Thanks, Susan, Molly, & Patricia, being out in nature certainly offers new ideas, doesn't it?
Linda, I love what has been harvested by your acute vision. it has resulted in a celebration of difference. The world needs a generous injection of tolerance and appreciation of differences. Your poem stands proudly as a reminder of this need.
Amen and thunderous applause!! I love that the trees took you to this message of affirmation. No one judges them for being standouts; we should celebrate each other the way we celebrate the surprises of nature!
Thanks very much, Alan & Mary Lee. Nature teaches us and here's to hope that all will listen!
Oh, yes, here’s to each of us singing our own song! I love how serendipitous this is, Linda. Yesterday, we participated in a No Kings protest and today I read some comments online from people in our small town who could only characterize those of us who showed up as “clowns” (and worse, of course.) It was sad to me that they can’t see diverse, interesting, and generous viewpoints as something to be valued.
Argh, why am I logged out? That was me. :) ~ Karen Edmisten xo
Oh, i love that you've shared this with me, Karen. I've seen some name-calling on social media, too. It's not a good look at all, and is rather boring that all they have in their "bags" are a bunch of insulting words. Yes indeed, it's great to see people who are true to themselves. Thanks!
Our leaves are singin right now in Oregon. Walks can be such inspritations.
Ours, too, Jone, & there are many things I'd love to write about when I'm outside! Thanks!
Linda, the last line of your poem is filled with positivity. The photo you shared gives me a thought. I will see what standouts there are this autumn and meditate on how variety is so important. We are not all made alike nor do we think the same. We need to honor this and teach our children to see humanity as a melting pot similar to what our ancestors felt.
What a great idea, Carol. I wonder if there are many to be found? Thanks for your comment to find those lovely "standouts"!
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