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The world's tune
By brook_rivers
17 August 2006
I will not dance to the worlds tune

Follow conventions

Like a puppet

Pulled this way and that

Bound by ropes


I will be affronting destiny

Calling the shots

Collecting in all my debts

Directing the show

To roam as I please.

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THE WORLD'S TUNE
Written by Josie (2496 comments posted) 17th August 2006
(You forgot the apostrophe the second time, ha ha).  
 
How very very strange that you wrote this particular poem (and very good it is too) - and I was writing, at the same time, about "womanhood" when women sometimes find that they are not dancing to their own tune but to everyone elses. Perhaps it is only a myth that we dance to our own tune. Aren't we sometimes led along life's way by circumstances? What a lot to think about!
Great sentimentsw
Written by Bottleblondesurfer (3136 comments posted) 17th August 2006
Hi there Brook, I admire the sentiments expressed here and hope you live them out in life, 
Also I read your review of Patterjacks poem and your recommendation of it for POTW. Idon''t know how these things work but you can add my vote for what it's worth 
cheers 
Mrs B
Hi Brook
Written by jean.day (2196 comments posted) 18th August 2006
I really liked this poem. I seldom opt for this section because I am pathetic at poetry myself, but am glad I did.  
 
I sort of picture you as a defiant woman - challenging those who question your judgements and this poem sort of seems to put that idea into words.  
 
So few words but such a lot of meaning. Well done.

Written by clockwork (17 comments posted) 18th August 2006
Yes. I can certainly identify with this. Very stark and clear and I'm sure a lot of people (not only women) would feel this if they thought about it. Although I wondered if "affronting" should be "confronting" ??

Written by brook_rivers (484 comments posted) 18th August 2006
thank you for all your comments! Glad it was well recieved.  
I agree with your thoughts josie, jean yes i am somewhat defiant! Mrs B I do try as I am sure you do too! and clock work I haven't met you as yet so hello - I will try and review some of your work. 
 
thanks again 
 
brook

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