Existence Unapologetic: A Sonnet of Self-Assertion
I doth now abstain from offering excuse
For simply being who I am, 'tis true.
A combative spirit doth oft produce
Candid words that may be harsh, but also true.
If thou shouldst seek to sully my good name,
I'll answer with a courteous form of pride.
No more shall I my very self defame
To placate those who show me naught but spite.
I am perdurably wearied of this game
Of changing self to please the crowd's false whim.
I'll be myself, and not a hollow sham,
And let the world accept me as I am.
So let them speak their malice and disdain,
I'll stand tall in my truth, without refrain.
About this poem
The sonnet above speaks to the importance of authenticity and standing firm in one's convictions, despite the potential for harsh words or backlash from others. The use of archaic and elevated language adds a sense of timelessness and reverence to the message, emphasizing the weight of the decision to be true to oneself. The rhyme scheme adds a musicality to the words, further emphasizing the power and beauty of standing firmly in one's own identity. The sonnet is a powerful ode to the human spirit and the courage it takes to be true to oneself. more »
Written on January 14, 2023
Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on January 14, 2023
Modified on March 05, 2023
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| Scheme | ABAB CXCX CXDD EE |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
| Characters | 589 |
| Words | 125 |
| Stanzas | 4 |
| Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 2 |
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