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Last updated on: December 20, 2023 at 5:56 am by The Quorus
Permission (A Poem by Karah Ballew) 2023-12-20T05:56:27-08:00 The Quorus
Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
Editor’s Note: This is a poem by El Paso’s Karah Ballew.
I’m not asking your permission
To be who I really am
I’ve had strength enough to find me
And I won’t be lost again
I’m not asking your permission
To live a life I am fulfilled in
I won’t filter my ambitions
Through the lens of your religion
I don’t need your acceptance
I don’t need your validation
Or your support for my existence
Or your promise of salvation
I no longer need approval
For the things I want to be
I do not need your signature
To allow me to be free
My life is not your project
I am not your possession
So don’t you be surprised when
I don’t ask for your permission
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