I lay
Shackled to the chains
Of the limitless bounds
Of my insecurities.
I succumb
To the societal barriers
That dictate what
To be or
Not to be.
I stand
Motionless on the ground
Unable to voice
My frustration.
Discontent.
Aggravation.
Fury.
Yet I defy all odds
And I speak.
I shout.
I scream.
Nikki Shin is a feminist and poet who strives to obtain justice for the underrepresented minorities of our world. You can find her on Instagram @nikkijyshin.
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