Once Again

Once Again

By Alexzenia Davis



I can't stress how much your stereotypes nourish my behavior

I'm mentally debating and constantly slaying the idea that I am so driven by your thoughts of me

Can't you see that I am more than just the finger snapping tongue wagging individual that you wish I would portray

Needless to say I do give in to the chaotic craze and from time to time throughout the day

I may say and act out my part in the play and give you a reason to say what you say

But what if I said make way

The new and improved me is wanting to stay

Pleading for a chance to disprove of that notion

No longer having to fight with my unwanted emotions

Controlling my desire to spit fire at every single thing I see to be wrong in the world

Or this place


Or my space

Don't want to be the angry wild person that you claim to despise

But am I completely wise

How do I know that once I bite my tongue and grit my teeth

I won't be the one you perceive as weak

So truth be told I'm not sure of which path I should choose

Where is the middle ground and what do I lose

What do I gain

Well thats simple... your acclaim

As soon as I can grasp how to balance I'll change

But for right now, I vouch for myself and for the person who can understand and extend a hand

Not be too quick to dismiss and throw me to the wind

Not to offend, but my defenses are up

Because you labeled me

And once again you win