Best Independent Poems

Sometimes things work, sometimes they don’t, 
And that is perfectly fine,
Actually, come to think about it, when they don’t,
Maybe it’s just a sign

That I need...

Read more of this work...

She smiles upon coated slate.

Her skeletons become coagulated whispers
Of yesterday

Another blissful awakening
This shedding of redemptions’ sin
Under elastic dialects

Closure within ephemeral slow dances
Irregular beats of her...

Read more of this work...

An Independent Party Partaking

She seemed to thing the show was so splendid
When I myself was really glad it now ended
Before was the worst one I...

Read more of this work...

You call us strong
 independent, dynamic
 powerful,
 energetic
 and some, less kind, might say
 bold and intimidating.
 But you can’t see into our souls.
 We,...

Read more of this work...

I know in my heart that I have 
more than most
And so maybe have no right to 
complain. 
But lately it seems I am talking 
to ghosts 
While...

Read more of this work...

The independent woman

Prejudiced in Eden
Scorned in time
Lame and down the pit
But still journeys West
With a vindictive heart
Swims in vileness
Reckons laughter in the pogrom
And clings to...

Read more of this work...

I know in my heart that I have 
more than most
And so maybe have no right to 
complain. 
But lately it seems I am talking 
to ghosts 
While...

Read more of this work...

You’re reading this as I write.
Straight out of
True Confessions.
 	
It wasn’t long after you left
That I began to live for myself.
 
You say you knew...

Read more of this work...

Independent Soul

I was really a rather independent soul
Which on me many times took its toll
And ended up being worn out by it
Trying to find out...

Read more of this work...

Independent yet still not free 
What are we what is this country
the dawn of reality 
After finally you see
This earth this world never belonged to...

Read more of this work...

This is our front (some say bureaucracy)
You must behave professionally
Do as you're bidden and keep the folks in charge well hidden from inquiry.
Above all, please...

Read more of this work...

Hard earned independence was my proclamation,
with pride for years since we met.
Our friendship is truly inspiring and trusting,
took a new course without one regret.

Long crossed...

Read more of this work...

Growing in ways as an independent woman,
For sure there were things to do that I shouldn't,
The days were long the nights were endless,
I've struggled hard...

Read more of this work...

She marches along by herself in this world, 
Her drum beats a different tune,
She says and does the things that she wants, 
Under the light...

Read more of this work...

We act according to our fears.
Afraid of failure, terrified of victory finding refuge within the tears.
We sacrifice the chances of success for the certainty of...

Read more of this work...