“Perspective” Lily Low Poetry
Beyond
This is what they say
about people with beautiful souls
They may not be perfect
but a heart of gold, they hold
They try to spread love
as much as they can
They know that the feeling of home
is not a privilege everyone shares
Words are powerful
A little encouragement goes a long way
Kindness over brashness
A little hope can make someone’s day
Aside from the positivity and calm
and love they have built
There is more to them
beyond their strength, steadiness and zeal
They decide that the pursuit of being right
was not always worth starting a fight
They continue to master the art of letting go
You can get the last word in, but what’s got to go?
By telling them they are weak
That they are nothing but a geek
That their beliefs made them frail and meek
That their minds needed a tweak
If there is no effort to understand
And as long as they’re in your hold
They would never be treasured
When you’re copper and they’re gold
the fight in you
You will fight
You will fall
You will roar
You will hike
You will bawl
You will crawl
You will also breathe
Through the wrongs
Through the lethargy
Through the rights
Through the synergy
Despite the amalgamated blob that is our thoughts
You are here
You will shine again
Sometimes what we need
Is gratitude for a new tomorrow
Perspective
The theme of "Golden" and the song itself led to a self-reflection on how powerful perception can be. Our perception has the ability to shape how we feel, think, and act. These poems are reminders that while we may go through darkness, we can still find a safe harbour to be.
About the Poet
Lily Low writes online (opinion pieces, poetry, lyrical analysis) advocating for mental health awareness. With a background in Law, her passion for people and their emotional well-being deeply influences her written work. Her main goal is to make the world a little brighter through her passion for words. You can find her as @lilylowstar on Twitter and Instagram.
Contact
Instagram: @lilylowstar
Twitter: @lilylowstar