Beyond Expectations: Unleashing the Beauty of Individuality



In the depths of our psyche lies a truth
That some cannot bear to see
For fear of losing control of their own life
And relinquishing power to the masses
But to truly live, we must break free
From the opinions of those around us

The chains of others' thoughts can hold us
Hostage to a life that is not our own truth
But if we can find the courage to break free
And disregard what others may think or see
We may discover a life that surpasses
All that we had ever hoped to achieve in life

It takes great strength to forge one's own life
To release ourselves from the chains that hold us
And step out into the unknown, surpassing
All that we thought we knew to be true
For the world is much larger than what we can see
And our potential is infinite, if we break free

Yet, we fear what may happen if we break free
Of the mold that others have set for our life
What if we become invisible, never to be seen
Or lose the validation that we crave from those around us?
But this is a falsehood, not our own truth
For true freedom lies in surpassing

The limitations that others have set for us, surpassing
All that we thought we knew and breaking free
Of the chains that bind us to an unfulfilling truth
And stepping into a life that is our own, not the life
That others have mapped out for us, never to be seen
As anything but a reflection of those around us

We must live our lives for ourselves, not for those around us
Breaking free from the mold and surpassing
All that we thought we knew or what others may think or see
For in doing so, we may finally discover the life
That we were always meant to live, our own truth
Shining bright for all the world to see

So, do not fear breaking free
For in surpassing the chains of others' thoughts, you will find your own truth
And live a life that is yours, not the life that others want you to see.

It may not be easy to break free
From the expectations that others hold for us
But to live a life that is truly our own truth
Is worth the struggle and the strife

For it is in surpassing
The limitations that others have set
That we can truly begin to see
The beauty and wonder of life, and how to truly live free

No longer bound by the chains of others' opinions
We can explore and discover the world around us
And find our own path, our own destiny
Living a life that is uniquely our own, and full of possibility

So do not be afraid to break free
From the mold that others have set for you
For in doing so, you will surpass
All that you thought you knew, and discover your own truth

A truth that is as vast and boundless as the universe
And as beautiful as a starry night sky
A truth that is uniquely yours to see
And a life that is yours, to live free

And as we break free, we begin to realize
That what truly matters is not what others think
But what we feel inside, our own heart's desires
And the beauty that we can create, when we let our souls sing

For when we are true to ourselves and our own truth
We become a force to be reckoned with, a shining light
That inspires others to break free from their own chains
And live a life that is uniquely their own, full of delight

So let us not be afraid to surpass
The limitations and expectations that others hold
Let us break free and discover the beauty and wonder
Of a life that is uniquely ours, a story waiting to be told

For your life isn't yours, if you care what others think
But when you break free and surpass their expectations
You will discover a life that is infinitely more fulfilling
And a truth that is uniquely yours, full of inspiration and elation.













The poem is part of a full version found in the book "Homo Sapiens" Part XVI, written by Mawphniang Napoleon. This book is part of the popular "Homo Sapiens" book series, which can be purchased online at various online bookstores, such as Amazon. The book is available for purchase for those who are interested in reading the complete version of the poem. Remember to get all the books from the "Homo Sapiens" series, as well as other books by the same author.

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Khublei Shihajar Nguh,
Dhanewad
Thank you

About this poem

This poem speaks to the idea that we must break free from the opinions and expectations of others in order to live a truly fulfilling life. The chains of others' thoughts can hold us hostage to a life that is not our own truth. It takes great strength to forge our own path, to release ourselves from the limitations that others have set for us, and step out into the unknown. The poem encourages us to live our lives for ourselves, to break free from the mold that others have set for us, and to discover the beauty and wonder of a life that is uniquely our own. In doing so, we may inspire others to do the same and create a world full of possibility and inspiration. 

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Written on October 19, 2018

Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on April 04, 2023

Modified on April 30, 2023

4:13 min read
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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABCXBD DABBXC CDEFBB BCGDAE EBACGD DEBCAB BAB BDAC EHBB IDBB BFJA XXBB XKXE ALXL JMNM KIEX N X EHF
Closest metre Iambic heptameter
Characters 4,171
Words 840
Stanzas 19
Stanza Lengths 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 1, 1, 3

Mawphniang Napoleon

Mawphniang is a person who is always striving to live life to the fullest. He is someone who is always open to new ideas and ways of living and is unafraid to take risks in order to explore the unknown. He is passionate about life and is always looking for ways to make use of his time and energy. He has an inquisitive nature, and is always looking for answers to life's mysteries and questions. Though Mawphniang does not pretend to have all the answers, he is determined to taste life and live a simple life, without overcomplicating things. He's a person who appreciates the small moments and cherishes the little things in life. He enjoys spending time in nature, exploring the world, and connecting with people. He is a person who is always up for a new adventure and never stops learning. He is on a daily journey of self-discovery, trying to make sense of the world and his place in it. more…

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