Be nobody’s darling;
Be an outcast.
Take the contradictions
Of your life
And wrap around
You like a shawl,
To parry stones
To keep you warm.
Watch the people succumb
To madness
With ample cheer;
Let them look askance at you
And you askance reply.
Be an outcast;
Be pleased to walk alone
(Uncool)
Or line the crowded
River beds
With other impetuous
Fools.
Make a merry gathering
On the bank
Where thousands perished
For brave hurt words
They said.
But be nobody’s darling;
Be an outcast.
Qualified to live
Among your dead.
Reblogged this on E.T. Monster and commented:
I wish I could write like this . .
Inspiring!
Yes! Alice Walker is indeed one of my favorites!
You made me remember her too 🙂
Love this!
Yes, I thought this would be a great way to start the week!
It sure is! 🙂
Thank you for the inspirational empowerment!
I wanted to make sure we had a great way to start the week off with a literary legend 🙂