Stars Ever Lasting

In celebration of those who have stayed true to their passion and their dreams.  A self-proclaimed freak on a leash, I know all to well how easy it is to give in to the pressure to fit someone else's definition of who you should be.  I am a fan of all humans; the jerks who butt in line, the bullies who thrive on making the other feel less than human, the hopeless romantic who lovingly keeps her head buried deep within the sand, the wearer of rose coloured glasses, who no one respects until they just want to feel better.  What a wonderful, hateful, loving, Hodge-podge we exist in~! And yes, there's even something to be said for the government employee who treats you like an idiot and leaves you feeling like something less than human...even though a good chunk of your paycheck goes to pay hers. And to those who have hung on to themselves despite all of it, you will all remain my Stars Ever~Lasting!

Stars Ever~Lasting

Shouting from this rock most high

I am ME and will not die!

Even when this body's done

My legacy will still be hung

In hallways where the truth does shine

A testament to the days of mine.

Though I was born of a different realm

It's here I'm chained to burning sun

So I'll wave the flag for all to see

That there is nothing wrong with ME.

Skipping pavement like small flat stones

I've crushed kingdoms and toppled thrones

The definition of who I am

Is always ready to be rewritten!

Through flames of courage I proudly stand

With finger pointed to promised land

They may not want you to follow me

Yet it is only my way that will set you free.

I will take you as you are

Imperfect, beautiful, flawed and scarred

You must let go, that worried brow

I am here to tell you now

Do not fear those waters deep

Full immersion is what you seek

Washing clean in waters pure

You'll find salvation at your door

when you learn to love the you

That so many others do!

I love you all just as you are

Those brilliant, everlasting stars.

Natasha Head

You'll find an amazing ray of stars at One Stop Poetry where I will be submitting this piece for One Shot Wednesday.  If you're a fan of poetry, I assure you you will not be disappointed with your visit.  The amazing talent just oozes from the site.  If you write, join in the fun and get to know some pretty amazing folks!