Oh hey you, my poem Expectations was recently published in the It’s Not Easy anthology by Poet’s Choice. I have included the poem for your reading pleasure…
Expectations
You come at me with your expectations
Of you who think I should be
And what you think I should do
But I’m not you.
I’m done with performing
I’ve reached the very end this time,
Your control has kept me caged
And now all I feel is enraged.
I don’t live my life to please you
Your acceptance doesn’t give me value,
Even if you withhold it
I’ll continue and won’t quit.
Watch me live my own life
As I shake off your unrealistic demands,
The life you lead is not for me
I live my own life and I am free.
For Peter… You’ve got this!
Secret Thoughts Within 
Powerful! Loved the positive ending ♥♥
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Thanks sorry much Sonali 😊
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Fly free .. as a bird .. beautiful & congratulations ..
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Thank you so much dear Ivor 💜
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My pleasure 😊🌏
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We have to live our lives free from the burden of other’s expectations. Great poem, Bree and congratulations on getting it published.
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Yes, I totally agree Shweta 💜 And thank you as well 😊
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You’re very welcome
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Superb poetry ST. Super happy for you too. 😀 Hugs
Resonates with many and the second para is an uplifting one.
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Congratulations! Its Friday so Cheers 😀
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Haha and cheers to you 🥂
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😀 🙂
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So glad to hear this Kritika. I wrote it when thinking about a friend who was going through a difficult time, but I believe it’s applicable for so many people.
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Yes can understand. You wrote the name of the friend too. Keep writing and publishing. All the best Bree 🙂
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Congratulations Bree. And very well said!
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Saying things well it’s always guaranteed, so I’m glad to hear this Vignesh 😁
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Ha ha! I saw two shades in it. One, a personal struggle between a couple and two, a message from women to men to treat them right. Either way, the message was well said 🙂
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Ah, I don’t often reveal the truth behind my poem as I like to let the reader interpret how they wish, but in this case I actually have written it FOR someone, so I will explain (slightly).
This is about expectations we’re often experienced from different people in our lives, particularly from family. However, I also think that romantic and broader societal expectations also fit in with the message of this poem.
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Exactly! It did just that. And I hope the message is heard by both, the intended recipient as well as the unintended patriarchal pigs 😉
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I actually don’t think he will… it’s not his thing (reading my poetry I mean), but that’s ok too 🙂 So yes… Beware ‘the others’ 😆
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Hmm. Hope you find some light at the end of the tunnel 🙂 This too shall pass 🙂
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There is always light to be found 🙂
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🙂
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Nicely said and written, Bree 🙂
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Thanks VB… As always, it means so much to hear your thoughts 💜
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🤗
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Congratulations 👏🎉 you are on a roll!!!
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Thanks Cassa… I wouldn’t say I’m on a roll, it’s more of an awkward stumble 😉
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Haha you are humble
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So powerful!!! Loved it as always!
Congratulations!!🎊So happy for ya💕
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Oh Akshita, you are just too lovely 💜😊
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I liked your poem Bree.
Seems like it’s something I really wanted to read.
I absolutely enjoyed the ending 😊
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Hey Rashmi, glad to hear you enjoyed the ending 😊😊😊😊
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Congratulations! A wonderful poem. 💙🌻
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Thanks so much Elle 😊💜
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You’re most welcome. 😊💙
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shake off that dust
is a must
an imperative
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Such a lovely poem, dear Bree….I can see why your beautiful poetry….ended in this anthology….many congratulations to you ✨❤️
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Thank you Navin 🙂 You are always so encouraging!
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You’re welcome Secrets ✨
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Wow! Really loved this poem, Bree! So raw and powerful and full of wisdom too! Bellissimo, Dear Bellissimo!
😘💕🌹
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Thank you very much Chuck 🙂
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I’m so happy for you, Dear!! 😁😊😍✨🌹🌹
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What a powerful poem. Thanks for this!
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Oh, I am glad to hear it 🙂 Thank you for such kind feedback.
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Congrats!!!! Glad you’re getting all this appreciation for your amazing writing. Love your style. Continued success to you!
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Haha thanks Ben 😆 I’m glad you love my style 🤣
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You’re welcome! I sure do. And so many others do! Keep up the success! 🙂
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Hi, Bree, I’m happy to have discovered you on Benjamin Grossman’s blog page. This is an amazing verse! And kudos to you! 🌞
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Hi Lisa, your comment got caught up in my spam folder, but I have now rescued it. Haha, Ben is good at connecting souls, I’m so glad you have introduced yourself. Thank you for your lovely thoughts 🙂
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