Poetic Prose #2: Requirements

Poetic Prose #2

Requirements.

I do not need to be a man to be strong, loving, passionate, hardworking, and relentless.

I do not need to be a woman to be kind, compassionate, optimistic, hopeful, and empathetic.

I do not need to be Indian to adapt, adjust, trust, give everything I’ve got, and sacrifice.

I do not need to be feminine to love others, love candles, love reading alone, and dance like nobody’s watching even when they all are.

I do not need to be masculine to love sports, fight for what’s right, taking pride in who I am and what I do.

I do not need to be a Christian to love above all else, serve people, and lead with love.

I do not need to be rich to be fulfilled and at peace.

I do not need someone by my side to remind me of my worth.

I do not need to be a father to provide, love, and give altruistically.

I do not need to be a mother to cry with someone, listen, and put everyone above myself.

I do not need to be a son to feel scared, and like expectations are impossible to live up to.

I do not need to be an immigrant to fight for my dreams with everything I’ve got.

I do not need…

I do not want…

I do not want to be anyone or anything other than who I choose to be each morning.

I do not need to feel like I need to be anyone or anything other than exactly who I am.

I am Fate Breaker. Child of God. Lover of People. Hope embodied. Never Give Up.

Varuvelil John George Freakin’ John.

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