I cheerfully refuse

I refuse to be sweet
To have my entire personality
Boiled down to
That chemical taste on your tongue
I am not a seasoning
To be lightly sprinkled in a conversation
The salt that complements
The meat in a dish
And brings out its flavor.

Reviews

[RomaJ]

The poem is a sharp and defiant rejection of being defined by others. I love how it's short and concise, which ironically makes it even more powerful as it rejects being seen as "sweet"

[Sunflower]

the drive to not be a people-pleaser is one that requires a lot of strength, beautiful work, and don't let others tell you how to feel!

[JC]

Strong, absolute, witty and final.

[Neha agrawal]

Damn, this is fierce. Every line says ‘I know who I am, and you don’t get to define me.’ Love it.

[Relic]

I kind of identify with this in that I hate being fake to please people or come off as a nice guy when I'm around them.

[Ayesha Faiz]

Wow! This poem is powerful! You really showed the world who you are and what you’re capable of. Every line radiates strength and self-respect. You certainly have the authority to set your own terms and refuse anything that diminishes you. It gives off bold, independent woman energy, and I’m genuinely glad there are still voices like yours out there standing tall for all of us. Thanks alot for sharing this with us!

[Thomas W Case]

Brilliant. Empowering poem.

[Gee]

I've seen many a "pretty thing" hanging off the arm of a man that buys both company and the sex that comes with this. As a father of a 24 year old who is making her own way in the world I find these women quite sad to watch

[Daz🖤]

Powerful and effective in the intended message. I love the crystal clear tone.

[Lorry]

The "I am not a seasoning" line is a perfect retort.
Why do we expect... nay, demand the "sugar and spice and all things nice" of femininity when we know exactly the next line doesn't really do the male any favours, despite being true! Snips, snails and puppy dogs tails is letting us off quite lightly when you think about it!
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