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jismar submitted a contest entry to
Why Are You Worthy of the Utmost Respect? 6 months, 2 weeks ago Respect me, or don’t
Yes
you’re my family
my partner
my friend
But no—
It’s time I reflect
I don’t allow any disrespect
No thinking you know what’s best
No shaming me for who I choose to be
No condescending comments
No glares in my direction
Don’t even think of crossing me without hesitation
Won’t tolerate any doubts
Those I can live without
Don’t think I’m cold-hearted, that’s not the case
My heart is so big, my love is so deep
But I’ve been hurt before
That only those who respect me
are the ones I’ll keep
My mind, body, and soul is stronger
Cause I’ve healed all that’s hurt
It’s come to fruition that I will not be treated like dirt
I am who I am and my self love is divine
You either come correct or I’ll have you step in line
My energy is too valuable, too precious
I’m the one who got me up out of the trenches
From my tether to the sky to the roots in my feet
From the blood in my veins to my beautiful heartbeat
I’ll give you the best parts of me
It’s the utmost respect that I need
Not just need, but require
Is it not respect from me too that you desire?
I will not command & I will not beg
How you approach me is up to you
The amount of respect you give
shows in all that you do
You can choose how this goes but
it’s with me the path is clear
with me you’re looked after
I’ll give you love, loyalty, and laughterVoting is open!
Voting ends September 1, 2024 12:00pm
What a strong person you are I admire you!
Shelley
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OH MY GOODNESS. Standing ovation. I feel like sending this to a certain someone right now! This is so powerful, and you are so strong. I am. This part is my favorite:
You either come correct or I’ll have you step in line
My energy is too valuable, too precious
I’m the one who got me up out of the trenches
Thank you for sharing your strength with others. You are amazing. And thank you for being part of The Unsealed. <3 Lauren
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Your piece is truly exceptional, thank you for sharing it!
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Jismar this is beautiful!! And it definitely screams respect Me!! I love that you are standing on business in this piece. Boundaries are healthy and those who are not willining to respect or provide you the same level of request are those that are not meant to thrive in your aura!! I would love to hear this poem live!! Maybe on one of our Unsealed conversations that would be so cool!! Thank you much for sharing! 🙂
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Hi Jismar, Aiša here. Thank you for putting words to your power and sharing them with all of us here. Taking a page from Lauren’s playbook, here are some of my favorite lines and rhymes:
It’s time I reflect
I don’t allow any disrespect
Won’t tolerate any doubts
Those I can live without
Cause I’ve healed all that’s hurt
It’s come to fruition that I will not be treated like dirt
It’s clear to me how hard you’ve worked to cultivate the peace and self- respect you [now] so fervently protect. Gie said it best when she wrote, ” […] you are standing on business in this piece.”
Thank you for showing us all what it means to stand in our power 😉
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