Surmise... you think you know me?
Chastised... as I was not bourgeoisie
Despised... because I did not agree.
Surprised?
I don't do bended knee!
Contrived... I'm not into fakery
...derived easily from when you emceed
Denied... despite my raw abilities
...prized so highly was, to me, that degree
Incised... but I began to clearly see
...disguised the shame deep within me
Strived... so hard, using only my esprit
Survived... and I'll thrive... as my mind is free!
© Debbie Razey 2015