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H O
W A R D U N I
V E R S I T Y
Faces
& Voices IV
AN ANTHOLOGY OF VERSE AND
PROSE
Explosion
Clover McFadden
Undaunted me
It may seem to be
But on the inside, I’m just as scared and reserved
As any other girl
I may come across as unapproachable and dark
Like the most uninviting midnight park
On the outside harsh, jagged and rough
Sharp, defensive and allegedly tough
Sometimes, I let inside an abundance of stress and strife
Now I feel as though I have been a poacher of my own life
I thought that living secluded could be very beneficial
I realize now, I haven’t always lived up to my full potential
This has been the nature of my existence-quiet and shy
Subtle and often times passed by
On the other side of me, I’m a bright electric blue
I feel as if there is nothing I can’t do
Audacious and bright
Catching the attention of everyone’s sight
Loud and outgoing
A fighter who keeps going
Carefree and courageous
Yet cognizant to avoid what’s dangerous
Valorously I acknowledge my wrongful doings,
Acquiesce to my punishment, look back but keep on moving
Still I’m striving to reach the top
I may slow down just a bit, but never will I stop
So watch out ‘cause you never know when I’ll explode
Volatile, yet beautiful like a firecracker releasing its gunpowder load
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