Constrained by conventions, yet poised to defy,
Bored of constraints, society’s norms to belie.
I yearn to embrace my essence, to bask in freedom’s glow,
Soaring above judgments, casting a radiant, daring show.
Shackled by expectations, by what others decree,
I will craft my own destiny, my spirit wild and free.
I will race with the wind, plunge into the sea,
Shattering conventions, for I just want to be me.
With my heart worn proudly, dreams in my gaze,
Each step I tread, reaching boundless arrays.
I will speak my truth, embrace my flaws, love unconditionally,
On this audacious journey, authenticity my decree.
No more imprisoned in the shadows, my spirit will soar,
Igniting fires within as I venture through each door.
With courage as my guide and authenticity my guide,
I will be the change I seek, leading with pride.
Defying the rules, this resolute woman stands tall,
She has uncovered her strength, ready to rise if she should fall.
In this thirst for rule-breaking, her true self is her find,
A journey of authenticity, the heart and soul of her kind.
© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi
Ifedolapo Ogunniyi 