It owns me
Directing my thoughts and
channelling my steps
Feet glued to a track
that glides unseen
underneath
…
The shape of obligation
of molding myself
holding myself up to a
glinting standard
of motherhood
sisterhood
wifedom.
…
Its the voice
that bites, condemns
that offers snarky words
of critique
The flashing scoreboard
floating above
overshadowing
the unguarded moments.
…
The roots run deep
tangling, twisting
through memories
experiences of childhood
Every now and then
I catch a tendril
stubborn and writhing
unearthing it
upending it
removing the power of
should.
This post is inspired by the Five Minute Friday writing challenge. Each week I join with this talented group of writers, free writing for five minutes in accordance with a prompt. Today’s prompt is ‘should’.
14 comments
Oh I love your words so much! Oh, if I only pulled at those roots harder. I hide behind excuses of this is just too hard, instead of asking God for help and grace. I hope you have a lovely weekend!
I’m sure it is never too late….but it can be so hard at times, can’t it? Hope you have a lovely weekend too!
Another beautiful poem friend! I’m over in the 30 spot this week.
Thanks Tara! Hope you are doing well x
Emma, this is SO GOOD!!!!
“…the voice that bites.” – that will be in my thoughts for a long time.
#1 at FMF this week.
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Hey Andrew! So glad that it resonated with you 🙂 Your words always challenge me.
What earthy imagery, and yet even glaring at times. You’ve deftly nailed down exactly what should feels like in my gut. And beautifully done as well. ~ your FMF neighbor.
So kind, Laura! ‘Should’ can induce such a visceral reaction in us, can’t it?
whoa! “It owns me.” You captured the struggle powerfully!
Thanks Amy, I wish it didn’t but that is what it feels like at times, hey? So glad you stopped by xx
“removing the power of/should.” Love that!! Great poem! I loved stopping by today. Many blessings to you this week. #fmf
So glad you did 😀 Hope you have an amazing week too xx
Deep words… that voice of self-critique can feel overwhelming!
Thanks Daniel… I know you feel it too!