By Monica C. Voskamp
Stay or leave
But nothing in between.
Be on my side
Or fight against me.
Just no lying is allowed
None of this pretty deceiving
None of this fickle wounding
Is no longer allowed
On the territory of me.
I’m too precious.
I’ve fought too hard.
I’ve fought too many demons
And scaled too many walls
For anyone to hold me back
For anyone to shove me down
And discredit all this value
And crush any territory of me.
I’ve left too many deserts.
I’ve left too many hell holes
To let in someone who will abuse
All the ground I’ve been working for.
I won’t give up this freedom fight.
I won’t sign off my sacred oath.
I won’t deny this land I’m living on
Growing strong beneath my feet.
I fight for her,
I live for her,
I die for her,
My precious territory.
© 2020 MONICA C. VOSKAMP
Always hope. Always believe. Always love. ❤
*Photo Credit: Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash
Reblogged this on johncoyote and commented:
Amazing poetry by a talented writer.
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Thank you John for your supportiveness!
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So, happy John shared this with the world. Thankfully, he introduced you to the world of WordPress.
Beautifully expressed. Loved the way you ended this piece.
Be safe.
– Drew
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Thank you Drew for your kind & supportive words. I’m so grateful you could enjoy. Stay well too!
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