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Stand Tall

Jesse Pomponio

January 24 
Free verse
Hate me or love me I don’t care
Ur opinions of me are not the reason I’m here
I’ve come to free you from traps that have been placed
They feed you lies straight to your face
We learn to deny and then to hate
But if you think hate is stronger then love just wait
For I have seen those who see through these illusions
And they overcome all intrusions
They can not be torn down to a place below
Instead they provide an open window
An opportunity for fresh air to breathe
And acceptance of self so despair can leave
Live with an open mind and heart
The end will be easy if that’s how you start

About this poem

Just some thoughts on life

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Written on January 07, 2024

Submitted by Jesse.prg on January 07, 2024

Modified by Jesse.prg on January 07, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABCDEEFFGGHIJJ
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 597
Words 119
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 14
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Jesse Pomponio

 · 1988 · Boston

I am a 34 year old Entrepreneur. I majored in Psychology many years ago at BU. I have always loved writing as it has been a passion of mine. About 5 years ago I was hit pretty heavily with mental illness so it’s been a long journey back to writing. But I have started to find my passion again over the last year or so and look forward to continue creating. more…

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2 Comments
  • luisestable1
    luisestable1
    This can make one think of this: Is man born evil or is evil obtained at a time in his life?
    The poem is easy to follow and there is poetry in it.
    Good read!
    LikeReply 110 months ago
    • Jesse.prg
      Jesse.prg
      I don’t think there is true evil. Just people taught so little value of themselves that they in turn don’t know how to value others. People who witness hate or pain at such a young age that the way they view the world is distorted by it and they are consumed by the darkness instead of being lead by the light. And their actions show it. Because we tend to output what has been input in us. And unfortunately not everyone’s world provides them enough information to navigate through the negative or wrong information to find their way back. So basically I look at people who would do evil as having a virus in their programming. What’s your opinion? 
      LikeReply10 months ago
    • Jesse.prg
      Jesse.prg
      and thank you!!
      LikeReply10 months ago
    • Jesse.prg
      Jesse.prg
      your comment just inspired a new poem! Thank you
      LikeReply10 months ago
  • myway6119
    myway6119
    I can't find a like button but well done.
    LikeReply10 months ago

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