Bewildering Bouillabaisse: The Dance of Disruption

"I refuse to dilute my essence,
To render my being more palatable.
For I am not a sauce to be thinned,
Nor a broth to be weakened at your whim.

My flavor arises from the whole of me,
Not just the parts you find agreeable.
I'll not strain out the chunks of my soul,
Discarding depth for a smooth consommé.

If my authentic self proves too intense,
Chafes your tongue with its unbridled presence,
I'll not apologize or suppress my vim.  
The onus lies not with the entrée, but with him

Who complains it's too spicy or rich.
Friend, your taste buds may require a switch
To savor the intricacies and range
Of my identity, complex and strange.

For I am no mere soup to be consumed,
Watered down till I'm mild as perfume.
I'm a hearty stew of self-possession.   
Those with bland palates may choke on obsession

With rendering all to comforting creams,
Leaching truth of all discomfiting themes.
Yet insights arise in disruption's dance.
Wisdom dwells not in the lukewarm expanse.

So flavor me too bewildering or dense,
I'll not thin myself to make more sense.  
Choose instead to broaden your perspective,
Train your tongue for truths alterative.

Expand your taste for the unorthodox,
The tart, the textured, the paradox.
Should you insist my selfhood dilute,
Then the failure lies squarely with you.

For I am no mere broth to thin.
The onus is not on the origin
Of that which you find too spicy or rich,
But in the mouth of he who can't handle the dish."




















   The poem is part of a full version found in the book “Homo Sapiens” Part Part I - XVIII, 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.   So, don’t hesitate and get a copy today from one of the many online bookstores.   Khublei Shihajar Nguh,  (Dhanewad  )(Thank you )