I Won't Be Controlled Poem by Alexie Whitman

I Won't Be Controlled

Rating: 5.0


I always did what I was told

Never made a move that was too bold

I always listened to what everyone had to say

But never could make out my own way

Always stuck to the status quo

Been always controlled like a robot from head to toe

I lived by the standards of the world

Just to be at least loved?

I don't think all of this was worth this fake "Perfect Life"

Because I need to be happy to at least survive

But I know that I can make a change

And for that I need to break out of these chains

It's time to make the "Bold Move"

Because this colorless life is what I disapprove

Now I will make everyone hear me

And this boring life...was never my cup of tea

I am done solving other people's problems

Because that made me put my life to the bottom

The people of this world only care about wealth

So now I am gonna start listening to myself!



This is your life so do whatever you wish to do; listen to your heart and follow your dreams! Never ever let anyone else control you!

Monday, September 21, 2020
Topic(s) of this poem: confidence
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Chinedu Dike 21 September 2020

Brave utterances set aside for honest reflection. An insightful introspective poem nicely embellished with poetic rhyme and rhythm.

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Arb Rudi 02 October 2020

Being controlled like a robot isn't what life is about. Please make your own choices and don't let this life go to waste. Love the poem, the rhymes are adorable and the selection of words is great...It just describes everything in such a unique and creative way. GOOD JOB!

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Pamela Lutwyche 07 October 2020

Do as you want, be your own person.

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Richard Wlodarski 19 January 2025

2) cont'd: Alexie, Thank You for this inspirational poem that motivates me even more!

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Richard Wlodarski 19 January 2025

Too many follow like sheep and never pursue their dreams. It's never too late to make that 'bold move'. I'm in my retirement and never letting up on following my dreams.

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Kevin Patrick 19 January 2025

Absolutely spot on! Every human being should have the freedom to live their life thevway they want to. Of course it's a challenge and we face insurmountable odds but the value of livlfe is our choice. Hope your well!

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Dev poet 17 October 2020

I like this poem a lot. Very inspirational.

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SomeOne 17 October 2020

Hi im from among us my name was sOmEoNe something like that

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