Born into a Small World
I was born into a small world
Trapped in a hood that had me
Lockdown
I was born into a small world
Because I was trying to
Find away in the big world
With my love my heart my
Everything.
I was born into a small world
Alone unspoken inside of a
Hood.
I was born into a small world
Trying to free my mind and
Change danger.
I was born into a small
World trying to be forgiven
For what I did I was
Born into a small world.
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This is great…so much power busting out of that small world. I love the way you used Hood and Everything and Lockdown – that’s a poet. Thank you.
This is crazy powerful. I am wild about the line “change danger” – this is in my head now and I’ll never forget it. All I can say is – wow! Keep writing. The world needs more poems like this.
I love this! The title and line “I was born into a small world” is very powerful and evocative.
I agree with Lana, the title is very powerful. Excellent poem.
i feel the same way sometimes……nice poem
Thank you for your vulnerability! I hope that you find a bigger world and recognize your purpose in this world. You are more than your circumstances. Keep encouraging others to escape the constraints of their childhood!
KC
This is such a powerful poem with the descriptive words that you used, and the punctuation helps to create the tone of the poem. It is very sad to hear about the hard lifestyle you grew up in. Just remember that your future doesn’t have to be written from the past. There is so much out there in the world for better opportunities and better lifestyles. Keep up the great poetry writing!
Your poem speaks deeply of feeling confined, searching for freedom and redemption. The repetition adds weight to your journey from a small, trapped world to one of hope and change. It’s a powerful expression of struggle and the desire for something bigger. I really enjoyed reading your poem and think you did a great job!
This is such a powerful poem. It is full of emotion and it’s very personal.
Wow!!! Very reverberating text, born into a small world resonates so soundly throughout the poem. I think your overall message is loudly expressed. Not that many poems possess such equality